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1## EXECUTE NOW
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3**Question: $ARGUMENTS**
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5If no question provided, ask the user what they want to know.
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7**Execute these steps:**
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91. **Classify the question** — determine which knowledge base tier(s) to consult (see Query Classification below)
102. **Search the knowledge base** — route to appropriate tiers based on classification
113. **Read relevant claims and docs** — load 3-7 most relevant sources fully (use `mcp__qmd__multi_get` when reading multiple IDs)
124. **Check user context** — read `ops/derivation.md` if the question involves their specific system
135. **Synthesize an answer** — weave claims into a coherent, opinionated argument
146. **Cite sources** — reference specific claims and documents so the user can explore further
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16**START NOW.** Reference below explains routing and synthesis methodology.
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20## The Three-Tier Knowledge Base
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22The plugin's knowledge base has three distinct parts, each serving a different function. Effective answers often draw from multiple tiers.
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24### Tier 1: Research Graph (WHY)
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26**Location:** `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/methodology/` — filter by `kind: research`
27**Content:** 213 interconnected research claims grounded in cognitive science, knowledge system theory, and agent cognition research.
28**Use for:** Questions about principles, trade-offs, why things work, theoretical foundations.
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30**What it contains:**
31- Claims about how knowledge systems work (human and agent)
32- Cognitive science foundations (working memory, attention, retrieval)
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