Build a Map of Content faster

Turn any note into a purpose-built Context Note by dragging in only the links that match your intent.

Manual MOCs break momentum

  • Searching folders for every link is slow.
  • You add too many links and still miss the best ones.
  • By the time it looks done, it is already outdated.

Step 1 · Open and prime the note

  • Create (or open) the MOC note for your topic.
  • Write a 1-2 sentence purpose statement at the top (this is the anchor).
  • Open the Connections view so suggestions are scoped to this note.

Step 2 · Scan, confirm, act

  • Scan the top results (ranked by meaning). Drag only what reinforces your purpose.
  • Cmd/Ctrl-hover preview to confirm relevance without losing flow.

Step 3 · Cut the noise

  • Enable Exclude outlinks so linked notes disappear from the queue.
  • Filter out routine folders (daily notes, templates) to stay mission-focused.
  • Prefer Sources when you want a clean note-level MOC.

Step 4 · Freeze the anchor

  • Use Pause so your MOC stays the anchor while you browse other notes.
  • Hit Refresh after rewriting the purpose statement or adding seed links.

Step 5 · Ship the hub

  • Group links under outcome-driven headings (not folder names).
  • Add a 1-line note for why each link is here (compounds future value).
  • Copy as a link list (or send to Smart Context) to reuse as a bundle.

Build living Context Notes

Use this workflow whenever you start a project, a research thread, or a writing sprint.

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