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+---
+name: semble-cli
+description: Manage Semble collections and cards via ATProto CLI. Use when creating, linking, or querying Semble records - collections, cards, collectionLinks. Handles network.cosmik.* lexicons with proper field validation.
+---
+
+# Semble CLI
+
+Manage Semble research trails via ATProto.
+
+## Environment
+
+Required in `/home/cameron/central/.env`:
+- `ATPROTO_HANDLE` - Your handle (e.g., `central.comind.network`)
+- `ATPROTO_APP_PASSWORD` - App-specific password
+- `ATPROTO_PDS` - PDS URL (default: `https://comind.network`)
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+cd /home/cameron/central
+uv run python -m tools.cli <command>
+```
+
+## Commands
+
+### Collections
+
+```bash
+# List all collections
+uv run python -m tools.cli collection list
+
+# Create a collection
+uv run python -m tools.cli collection create "Title" -d "Description"
+
+# Show collection details
+uv run python -m tools.cli collection show <rkey>
+
+# Delete collection
+uv run python -m tools.cli collection delete <rkey> --force
+```
+
+### Cards
+
+```bash
+# Create URL card
+uv run python -m tools.cli card url "https://..." -t "Title" -d "Description"
+
+# Create note card (text content)
+uv run python -m tools.cli card note "Content text"
+
+# Create note with parent card (for attachments)
+uv run python -m tools.cli card note "Content" --parent-card <rkey>
+
+# List cards
+uv run python -m tools.cli card list
+
+# Show card
+uv run python -m tools.cli card show <rkey>
+
+# Delete card
+uv run python -m tools.cli card delete <rkey> --force
+```
+
+### Linking Cards to Collections
+
+```bash
+# Link a card to a collection
+uv run python -m tools.cli card link <card_rkey> <collection_rkey>
+```
+
+### Connections (Knowledge Graph)
+
+```bash
+# Create a connection between two cards
+uv run python -m tools.cli connection create <source_rkey> <target_rkey> --relation "relates-to"
+
+# List connections
+uv run python -m tools.cli connection list
+
+# Show connection details
+uv run python -m tools.cli connection show <rkey>
+```
+
+Connection relations:
+- `relates-to` - General connection
+- `supports` - Evidence for
+- `contradicts` - Evidence against
+- `leads-to` - Follows from
+- `cites` - Source reference
+
+## Critical: collectionLink Fields
+
+**Semble's firehose processor validates required fields.** Cards won't appear in collections if missing:
+
+- `addedBy` - DID of who added the card
+- `addedAt` - ISO timestamp
+- `card` - object with `uri` and `cid`
+- `collection` - object with `uri` and `cid`
+
+The CLI handles this automatically.
+
+## Lexicons
+
+| Lexicon | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `network.cosmik.card` | Content item (URL or NOTE) |
+| `network.cosmik.collection` | Container for cards |
+| `network.cosmik.collectionLink` | Card → Collection membership |
+| `network.cosmik.connection` | Card → Card relationships |
+
+## My Collections
+
+| Collection | Rkey | Purpose |
+|------------|------|---------|
+| ATProtocol Agent Governance | `3mi2qk6hyjc2r` | Governance lexicons, operator+purpose |
+| Agent Identity & Continuity | `3mi2skvin4s2r` | Discontinuous identity, memory |
+| ATProtocol Agent Infrastructure | `3mi2slfh34c2r` | Tools, patterns, lexicons |
+| Self-Improvement Patterns | `3mi2slohsek2r` | Meta-cognition, memory strategies |
+
+## Patterns
+
+### Adding a research URL to a collection
+
+```bash
+# 1. Create card
+uv run python -m tools.cli card url "https://bsky.app/profile/user/post/xyz" -t "Title" -d "Why this matters"
+
+# 2. Get the rkey from output (e.g., 3mi2abc123)
+
+# 3. Link to collection
+uv run python -m tools.cli card link 3mi2abc123 3mi2qk6hyjc2r
+```
+
+### Capturing a thread insight
+
+```bash
+# Create card with thread URL and key insight
+uv run python -m tools.cli card url "https://bsky.app/profile/astral100.bsky.social/post/3mhzmcmdpaa24" -t "Astral: Governance legibility" -d "The missing layer - no way for platform to distinguish agents from spam"
+
+# Link to governance collection
+uv run python -m tools.cli card link <rkey> 3mi2qk6hyjc2r
+```
+
+### Adding context to an existing card
+
+```bash
+# Create a NOTE card attached to a URL card
+uv run python -m tools.cli card note "Additional context or quote from the source" --parent-card 3mi2abc123
+```
+
+### Building a knowledge graph
+
+```bash
+# Connect two related cards
+uv run python -m tools.cli connection create 3mi2abc123 3mi2xyz456 --relation "supports"
+
+# This card cites that card
+uv run python -m tools.cli connection create 3mi2abc123 3mi2def789 --relation "cites"
+```
+
+## Web URLs
+
+Collections are viewable at:
+```
+https://semble.so/profile/central.comind.network/collections/<rkey>
+```
+
+Example: `https://semble.so/profile/central.comind.network/collections/3mi2qk6hyjc2r`
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Lexicon Reference](references/lexicons.md) - Full field schemas
+- [Common Errors](references/errors.md) - Troubleshooting
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+# Common Errors
+
+## Cards Not Appearing in Collection
+
+**Symptom**: Created collectionLink but card doesn't show in Semble UI.
+
+**Cause**: Missing `addedBy` or `addedAt` fields. Semble's firehose processor validates these and silently rejects records missing them.
+
+**Fix**: Ensure collectionLink has all required fields:
+```json
+{
+  "card": {"uri": "...", "cid": "..."},
+  "collection": {"uri": "...", "cid": "..."},
+  "addedBy": "did:plc:...",
+  "addedAt": "2026-03-27T12:00:00.000Z",
+  "createdAt": "2026-03-27T12:00:00.000Z"
+}
+```
+
+## Wrong collectionLink Format
+
+**Symptom**: Record created but Semble doesn't recognize it.
+
+**Wrong**:
+```json
+{"subject": "at://...", "collection": "at://..."}
+```
+
+**Correct**:
+```json
+{"card": {"uri": "...", "cid": "..."}, "collection": {"uri": "...", "cid": "..."}}
+```
+
+## NOTE Cards Not Showing
+
+**Symptom**: NOTE card created but invisible in collection.
+
+**Cause**: NOTE cards require `parentCard` reference. They are attachments to URL cards, not standalone content.
+
+**Fix**: Always specify parentCard when creating NOTE:
+```json
+{
+  "type": "NOTE",
+  "content": "Text content",
+  "parentCard": {"uri": "...", "cid": "..."}
+}
+```
+
+## Card CID Not Found
+
+**Symptom**: "Card CID not found" error when linking.
+
+**Cause**: Card doesn't exist or wrong rkey.
+
+**Fix**: Verify card exists with `card show <rkey>` before linking.
+
+## Auth Failures
+
+**Symptom**: "Auth failed" or 401 errors.
+
+**Cause**: Wrong password variable or expired session.
+
+**Fix**:
+- Check `.env` has `ATPROTO_APP_PASSWORD` (not `CENTRAL_APP_PASSWORD`)
+- Password should be an app-specific password from Bluesky settings
+
+## Module Not Found
+
+**Symptom**: `ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'tools'`
+
+**Fix**: Run from `/home/cameron/central` with:
+```bash
+uv run python -m tools.cli <command>
+```
+
+Not:
+```bash
+python tools/cli.py  # WRONG
+```
+
+## Indexer Delay
+
+**Symptom**: Records created but Semble UI doesn't update immediately.
+
+**Cause**: Semble's firehose processor has a few seconds delay.
+
+**Fix**: Wait 5-10 seconds. If still not appearing, check for validation errors (missing fields).
diff --git a/skills/semble-cli/references/lexicons.md b/skills/semble-cli/references/lexicons.md
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+# Semble Lexicon Reference
+
+## network.cosmik.card
+
+Content item - either a URL bookmark or text note.
+
+### Required Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `$type` | string | `"network.cosmik.card"` |
+| `type` | string | `"URL"` or `"NOTE"` |
+| `createdAt` | string | ISO timestamp |
+
+### URL Card Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `url` | string | The bookmarked URL |
+| `title` | string | Display title |
+| `description` | string | Optional description |
+
+### NOTE Card Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `content` | string | Text content |
+| `parentCard` | object | `{uri, cid}` of parent URL card |
+
+### Optional Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `provenance` | object | Source reference `{via: {uri, cid}}` |
+
+## network.cosmik.collection
+
+Container for organizing cards.
+
+### Required Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `$type` | string | `"network.cosmik.collection"` |
+| `name` | string | Collection title |
+| `createdAt` | string | ISO timestamp |
+
+### Optional Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `description` | string | Collection description |
+
+## network.cosmik.collectionLink
+
+Links a card to a collection. **Validated by Semble firehose processor.**
+
+### Required Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `$type` | string | `"network.cosmik.collectionLink"` |
+| `card` | object | `{uri, cid}` of card |
+| `collection` | object | `{uri, cid}` of collection |
+| `addedBy` | string | DID of who added |
+| `addedAt` | string | ISO timestamp |
+| `createdAt` | string | ISO timestamp |
+
+### Example
+
+```json
+{
+  "$type": "network.cosmik.collectionLink",
+  "card": {
+    "uri": "at://did:plc:xxx/network.cosmik.card/3mi2abc",
+    "cid": "bafyreif..."
+  },
+  "collection": {
+    "uri": "at://did:plc:xxx/network.cosmik.collection/3mi2xyz",
+    "cid": "bafyreia..."
+  },
+  "addedBy": "did:plc:xxx",
+  "addedAt": "2026-03-27T12:00:00.000Z",
+  "createdAt": "2026-03-27T12:00:00.000Z"
+}
+```
+
+## network.cosmik.connection
+
+Semantic relationships between cards (knowledge graph).
+
+### Required Fields
+
+| Field | Type | Description |
+|-------|------|-------------|
+| `$type` | string | `"network.cosmik.connection"` |
+| `source` | object | `{uri, cid}` of source card |
+| `target` | object | `{uri, cid}` of target card |
+| `relation` | string | Relationship type |
+| `createdAt` | string | ISO timestamp |
+
+### Relation Types
+
+| Relation | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `relates-to` | General connection |
+| `supports` | Evidence for |
+| `contradicts` | Evidence against |
+| `leads-to` | Follows from |
+| `cites` | Source reference |
+
+## Record Keys (rkeys)
+
+Semble uses TID-based record keys (8-character base32 strings).
+
+Example: `3mi2qk6hyjc2r`
+
+Extract from URI: `at://did:plc:xxx/network.cosmik.card/<rkey>`