Build a Map of Content faster

Smart Connections OP turns a blank note into a purpose-built hub by dragging only the links that reinforce your intent.

Manual curation stalls momentum

  • Hunting for every backlink bloats the MOC with noise.
  • Context switches between panes reset your train of thought.
  • Without filters, stale references linger and drown fresh ideas.

Step 1 · Prime the note

  • Write a plain-language purpose statement at the top of the note.
  • Treat the note like a Context card—describe the outcome you need from this MOC.
  • Set the Smart Connections re-import wait time low so edits trigger new results.

Step 2 · Drag purposeful links

  • Review the ranked results. Drag only the notes that advance the stated purpose into your MOC note.
  • Use the Connections sidebar as a staging area—each drag drops a markdown link so you can reorder later.

Step 3 · Cut the noise

  • Enable Exclude outlinks so dragged items disappear from the queue.
  • Toggle Sources only when you want canonical references over adjacent backlinks.
  • Hide daily notes or other routine folders to keep the list mission-focused.

Step 4 · Refresh perspective

  • After adding context sentences or seed links, rerun the query to surface newly relevant notes.
  • Adjust the scoring algorithm (semantic, backlink weight, recency) until the next batch feels fresh.

Step 5 · Shape the hub

  • Group the newly added links under thematic headings so the MOC becomes a navigation hub.
  • Annotate each link with why it matters; Smart Connections uses those notes to improve future pulls.
  • Hide inline footers or callouts once the scaffolding phase is done.

Ship purpose-built maps every week

Install Smart Connections, follow this workflow, then share your MOCs with the community.

Explore Connections OP