para-pkmManage PARA-based personal knowledge management (PKM) systems using Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives organization method. Use when users need to (1) Create a new PARA knowledge base, (2) Organize or reorganize existing knowledge bases into PARA structure, (3) Decide where content belongs in PARA (Projects vs Areas vs Resources vs Archives), (4) Create AI-friendly navigation files for knowledge bases, (5) Archive completed projects, (6) Validate PARA structure, or (7) Learn PARA organizational patterns for specific use cases (developers, consultants, researchers, etc.)
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install killerapp/para-pkmOrganize by actionability, not topic. Projects/Areas/Resources/Archives for optimal AI navigation. Monthly review cadence.
projects/stories/ for job applications_overview.md per area for context)Has deadline/end state? → Projects
Ongoing responsibility? → Areas
Reference material? → Resources (default for uncertain items)
Completed/inactive? → Archivespython scripts/init_para_kb.py - Creates PARA + projects/stories/ + navigationpython scripts/generate_nav.py - Generate AI navigation| Script | Purpose | Usage |
|--------|---------|-------|
| init_para_kb.py | Scaffold new KB |
| validate_para.py | Check structure, detect anti-patterns | [path] |
| archive_project.py | Archive with metadata (date, origin) |
| generate_nav.py | Create AI nav (<100 lines) | [--kb-path] [--output] |
| Template | Purpose |
|----------|---------|
| assets/AGENTS.md.template | AI navigation index |
| assets/project.md.template | Project file structure |
| assets/area-overview.md.template | Area _overview.md format |
| assets/README.md.template | Knowledge base README |
projects/active/ features/bugs, areas/professional-development/, resources/coding-standards/projects/active/ deliverables + projects/stories/, areas/consulting/clients/, resources/templates/projects/active/ papers/grants, areas/research-program/, resources/literature-review/projects/active/ launches, areas/product-development/{active,research,graduated,legacy}/Client = project + relationship: projects/active/client-x.md (deliverables) + areas/consulting/clients/client-x.md (relationship, billing)
Research lifecycle: areas/product-development/{research → graduated → active → legacy} with cross-references
Resources → Projects → Archives (research → active work → completed)
Areas → Archives (no longer responsible)
Projects ⟺ Areas (goal becomes ongoing or vice versa)Generated Mar 1, 2026
A software developer uses para-pkm to organize active feature projects with deadlines in projects/active/, track ongoing professional development in areas/professional-development/, and store coding standards in resources/coding-standards/. This ensures clear separation of time-bound work from reference materials, aiding in AI navigation for project tracking.
A consultant creates a knowledge base with projects/active/ for client deliverables and projects/stories/ for case studies, while maintaining client relationships in areas/consulting/clients/. Resources/templates/ hold reusable assets, streamlining project management and client billing through structured PARA organization.
A researcher uses para-pkm to manage grant proposals and paper submissions as projects with deadlines, oversee long-term research programs in areas/research-program/, and compile literature reviews in resources/literature-review/. This supports AI-friendly navigation for tracking research lifecycles and archiving completed work.
A product manager organizes product launches as projects in projects/active/, categorizes development stages in areas/product-development/{active,research,graduated,legacy}, and stores market research in resources/. This enables efficient navigation and monthly reviews to archive completed launches and reassess ongoing areas.
Offer a cloud-based platform integrating para-pkm scripts for automated PARA structure creation, validation, and AI navigation generation. Revenue comes from subscription tiers based on storage, collaboration features, and advanced analytics for organizational insights.
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Develop integrations with existing tools like Notion, Jira, or Microsoft 365 to embed PARA workflows into corporate environments. Revenue streams include licensing fees for enterprise software, customization services, and premium support for large-scale deployments.
💬 Integration Tip
Start by using the init_para_kb.py script to scaffold a simple knowledge base, then run generate_nav.py regularly to maintain AI-friendly navigation without deep nesting.
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