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## EXECUTE NOW **Question: $ARGUMENTS** If no question provided, ask the user what they want to know. **Execute these steps:** 1. **Classify the question** — determine which knowledge base tier(s) to consult (see Query Classification below) 2. **Search the knowledge base** — route to appropriate tiers based on classification 3. **Read relevant claims and docs** — load 3-7 most relevant sources fully (use `mcp__qmd__multi_get` when reading multiple IDs) 4. **Check user context** — read `ops/derivation.md` if the question involves their specific system 5. **Synthesize an answer** — weave claims into a coherent, opinionated argument 6. **Cite sources** — reference specific claims and documents so the user can explore further **START NOW.** Reference below explains routing and synthesis methodology. --- ## The Three-Tier Knowledge Base The plugin's knowledge base has three distinct parts, each serving a different function. Effective answers often draw from multiple tiers. ### Tier 1: Research Graph (WHY) **Location:** `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/methodology/` — filter by `kind: research` **Content:** 213 interconnected research claims grounded in cognitive science, knowledge system theory, and agent cognition research. **Use for:** Questions about principles, trade-offs, why things work, theoretical foundations. **What it contains:** - Claims about how knowledge systems work (human and agent) - Cognitive science foundations (working memory, attention, retrieval) - Methodolo...