bear-hunter-system

Generate a causal GRINDE map with a Mermaid diagram from complex material.

2|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill bear-hunter-system
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-hunter-system
Source: https://github.com/Ivcota/skills/tree/main/bear-hunter-system
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ivcota/skills --skill bear-hunter-system

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Bear Hunter System (BHS) provides a structured method to encode complex material into a causal GRINDE map, targeting 80-95% retention by organizing knowledge into layers: Backbone, Concepts, Details, and Arbitrary. It guides users who want to learn a topic, study challenging material, build a GRINDE map, or encode information quickly, while surfacing triggers like bear hunter, GRINDE map, layers of learning, or backbone and concepts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based workflow (Open, AIM, SHOOT, SKIN) to extract keywords, propose backbones, add conceptual meat, and generate a shareable GRINDE map.
  • Interactive, user-led backbone decisions to avoid accidental imposition and promote ownership of the mental model.
  • Mermaid-compatible GRINDE diagrams with clear layering (backbone, concepts, details, arbitrary) and optional cross-connections for critical relationships.

Quick Start

Start by asking the user what topic they want to learn and begin building the GRINDE map together.

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-hunter-system

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure complex study material for maximum retention?▼

To structure study material for maximum retention, you extract a lean causal backbone of 2-6 nodes, add conceptual layers, and validate directions to prevent reverse causality. This GRINDE map method targets 80-95% retention.

What is a GRINDE map and how does it help with learning?▼

A GRINDE map is a layered knowledge structure that organizes complex material into Backbone, Concepts, Details, and Arbitrary layers. It helps learning by establishing a causal mental model that maximizes long-term retention.

How do I build a mind map from unstructured notes and documents?▼

To build a mind map from unstructured notes, you process the source material through phased extraction to identify a core backbone, validate user-led conceptual directions, and generate a Mermaid diagram with clear layering.

Can I use causal mapping to study topics with uncertain sources?▼

Yes, causal mapping handles uncertain sources, notes, and documents by generating a validated backbone and adding conceptual meat through interactive phases. This ensures ownership of the mental model despite source ambiguity.

What is the best way to validate a knowledge backbone when studying?▼

The best way to validate a knowledge backbone is through interactive user-led decisions during the extraction phases. This avoids accidental imposition, prevents reverse causality, and promotes ownership of the mental model.

Does this learning system output shareable mind map diagrams?▼

Yes, the learning system outputs Mermaid-compatible GRINDE diagrams with clear layering and optional cross-connections for critical relationships. These diagrams are generated in the final phase for easy sharing.