Knowledge Architecture v2.1 · Updated 2026-01-24

CMDS
SYSTEM
FILES

5 Core System Files that power the CMDSPACE Personal Knowledge Management ecosystem. For AI Agents and Human Users.

5
Core Files
9
Categories
91
Subcategories
5K+
Notes
Connect ◆ Merge ◆ Develop ◆ Share ◆ Knowledge Management ◆ AI Integration ◆ Obsidian Vault ◆ Second Brain ◆ Connect ◆ Merge ◆ Develop ◆ Share ◆ Knowledge Management ◆ AI Integration ◆ Obsidian Vault ◆ Second Brain ◆
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WHY THIS STRUCTURE

In the AI era, your knowledge system needs clear documentation for both humans and AI agents to work together effectively.

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AI Agents Need Context

When you use AI tools like Claude Code, ChatGPT, or Cursor, they don't know your folder structure, naming conventions, or workflows. These system files give AI the context it needs to help you effectively without breaking your existing patterns.

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Humans Need Reference

Even the creator of a knowledge system can forget conventions over time. These files serve as living documentation - a single source of truth for how your system works, what goes where, and why decisions were made.

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Human-AI Collaboration

The 5-file structure creates a bridge between human understanding and AI capabilities. AI documents (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, CMDS.md) are loaded into AI context windows, while human documents (Guide, HQ) provide quick reference for daily use.

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Systems Scale Better

A 5,000+ note knowledge base without documentation becomes chaos. With clear system files, you can onboard new AI tools, maintain consistency across years of notes, and evolve your system without losing its foundation.

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CORE FILES

5 system files that provide complete guidance for AI agents and human users working with the CMDS vault.

CLAUDE.md
Technical implementation guide for Claude Code. File operations, commands, vault rules.
AI Agent
AGENTS.md
General guide for other AI coding agents. Gemini CLI, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf.
AI Agent
CMDS.md
System philosophy & user context. WHY & WHAT - Purpose, workflows, 9 categories.
AI Agent
CMDS Guide.md
Operational standards. Properties templates, naming conventions, folder structure.
Human
CMDS Head Quarter.md
Navigation hub. Quick access to all 91 subcategories and ChatGPT GPT links.
Human
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CMDS ARCHITECTURE

9 major categories (100-900 series) organizing all knowledge into distinct stages of the knowledge lifecycle.

100
📖 Themes
Discovery & Connection
Interests Topics Variables Terminologies
200
📖 Literature
Integration & Theory
Concepts Frameworks Theories Books
300
📖 Data
Collection & Management
Surveys Databases Panel Data LMS
400
📖 Methodologies
Analysis & Implementation
Research Methods Statistics Machine Learning Prompts
500
📖 Products
Tools & Platforms
Obsidian ChatGPT Claude n8n
600
📖 Specialties
Expertise & Application
Knowledge Mgmt Second Brain Gen AI Productivity
700
📖 Creatives
Expression & Content
YouTube SNS Music Digital Art
800
📖 Outputs
Publication & Delivery
PhD Articles Lectures Consulting
900
📖 Divisions
Operations & Management
9 Professional Divisions
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CMDS PROCESS

The knowledge lifecycle that guides information through four distinct stages.

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Connect
Discover ideas by connecting interests and topics
100 Themes
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Merge
Build theoretical foundations by integrating knowledge
200 Literature
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Develop
Collect data and apply methodologies
300-600
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Share
Disseminate creative work and outputs
700-800

GET THE
FILES

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