arkon-query: Query the Knowledge Base

The wiki has already done the synthesis work. Read strategically, answer precisely. Raw sources are a fallback — not the first stop.

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Query Modes

Mode	Trigger	Tools used	Best for
Quick	query quick: ... or simple factual Q	search_wiki only	Direct lookups, names, dates
Standard	default	search_wiki → 2-4 pages	Most questions
Deep	query deep: ... or "thorough", "find everything"	Full wiki traverse + source drill-down	Cross-cutting synthesis

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Quick Mode

1. Call search_wiki(query, top_k=5). If the top result has high similarity (≥ 80%) and its summary answers the question, respond immediately.
2. If not satisfied, call read_wiki_page(slug) for the top 1-2 results.
3. If still not found, say "Not in quick cache — run as standard query?"

Do not call read_wiki_index or source tools in quick mode.

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Standard Query Workflow

1. search_wiki(query) — ranked list of pages. Read summaries.
2. read_wiki_page(slug) for the 2-4 most relevant results. Follow wikilinks [[slug]] at depth 1 only if they look essential.
3. Synthesize the answer in chat. Cite with page slugs: (Source: concept/onboarding).
4. If the question reveals a gap: "I don't have enough on X in the KB. Want to check the raw sources?"

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Deep Mode

1. search_wiki + read_wiki_index to map coverage.
2. Read all relevant pages. Follow wikilinks at depth 2 if needed.
3. If wiki coverage is thin for a specific claim, drill into raw sources (see below).
4. Always cite both wiki pages and source documents used.

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Source Drill-Down (citations or precise text)

Use when: the wiki has paraphrased something and you need the exact wording, or the user asks "what does the document actually say."

list_sources(knowledge_type=...)     → find source IDs by category
get_source(source_id)                → check metadata and page count
get_source_outline(source_id)        → find the right section (TOC)
get_source_pages(source_id, "5-7")   → read exact pages

Do not call get_source_pages without first checking get_source_outline on documents > 10 pages.

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Browsing by Category

When the user asks "what's in the X category" or wants to explore a knowledge type:

list_knowledge_types()               → see all categories + doc counts
get_knowledge_type_docs(slug)        → docs in that category
list_wiki_pages(knowledge_type=slug) → wiki pages tagged to that category

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Token Discipline

Start with	When to stop
search_wiki	If summary has the answer
2-4 wiki pages	Usually sufficient for standard queries
get_source_outline	Before reading pages of a long source
get_source_pages	Read only the specific pages needed

Never read more than 6 wiki pages for a standard query. For deep mode, cap at 15 unless the question explicitly demands full coverage.

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RBAC Notes

• Your MCP token determines which knowledge types you can access.
• search_wiki, read_wiki_page, and list_wiki_pages automatically filter to your allowed types.
• list_sources and get_source_pages enforce per-source scope.
• If you get "Access denied" or "out of scope", the content exists but is outside your token's permissions — tell the user and suggest they contact an admin.