- name
- schema
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- Generate knowledge schemas and ontologies from any input format. Extract semantic structures, relationships, and hierarchies. Output as Obsidian markdown with YAML frontmatter, wikilinks, tags, and mermaid diagrams, or export to semantic formats (JSON-LD, RDF, Neo4j Cypher, GraphQL). Supports fractal mode (strict hierarchical constraints) and free mode (flexible generation). Auto-activates for queries containing "schema", "ontology", "knowledge graph", "extract structure", or "generate outline".
Schema: Knowledge Ontology Generator
Transform any input into structured knowledge schemas with rich semantic metadata.
Overview
Generate ontologies from:
- Plain text and natural language
- Structured data (JSON, YAML, CSV, XML)
- Markdown files with metadata
- Code repositories
Output formats:
- Primary: Obsidian markdown (YAML frontmatter, wikilinks, tags, callouts, mermaid)
- Secondary: JSON-LD, RDF/OWL, Neo4j Cypher, GraphQL schemas
Modes
Fractal Mode
Strict hierarchical constraints for self-similar structures:
- 2-3 children per non-leaf node
- Homonymic inheritance (child labels contain parent stem)
- Uniform relation types per parent
- Topology score ≥4.0
Free Mode
Flexible generation optimized for semantic coherence:
- Variable branching factor
- Relaxed naming constraints
- Focus on meaningful relationships
Installation
Quick Install (recommended):
cd ~/.claude/skills/hm-skills/schema
./install.shThis will:
- Install Python dependencies (jinja2, pyyaml)
- Download spaCy language model (en_core_web_sm)
- Create global
schema-genwrapper in ~/bin - Configure PATH in your shell rc file
Manual Setup:
pip3 install --user jinja2 pyyaml
python3 -m spacy download en_core_web_smArchitecture
Four-layer pipeline with graceful degradation:
- Layer 1: Structural Extraction - AST parsing (markdown-oxide, tree-sitter, pandas)
- Layer 2: Semantic Analysis - NLP (spaCy, networkx)
- Layer 3: LLM Enrichment - Optional deep analysis (Claude API, MCP tools)
- Layer 4: Output Generation - Template-based formatting (Jinja2)
Usage
Recommended: Use the global wrapper schema-gen (automatically installed to ~/bin/schema-gen)
# Basic usage - text to Obsidian markdown
schema-gen --input "text content" --output schema.md
# Fractal mode with deep analysis
schema-gen --input data.json --mode fractal --deep
# Export to multiple formats
schema-gen --input code/ --format obsidian,jsonld,cypherAlternative: Direct invocation from skill directory
cd /Users/mikhail/.claude/skills/hm-skills/schema
python3 -m scripts.schema_cli --input "text content" --output schema.mdUsage Examples
Input Formats
Text to Schema
# Simple text input
schema-gen --input "AI analyzes data" --output ai-schema.md
# From text file
schema-gen --input document.txt --output schema.md --mode fractalJSON to Schema
# Structured data
schema-gen --input data.json --output schema.mdMarkdown to Schema
# Extract hierarchy from markdown headings
schema-gen --input notes.md --output schema.md --verboseCode to Schema
# Parse Python code structure (classes, functions, methods)
schema-gen --input mymodule.py --output code-schema.md --verboseOutput Formats
Single Format
# Obsidian markdown (default)
schema-gen --input data.json --output schema.mdMultiple Formats
# Export to all formats
schema-gen \
--input document.txt \
--format obsidian,jsonld,cypher,graphql \
--output output/schema.md \
--verbose
# Generates:
# - output/schema.md (Obsidian markdown)
# - output/schema.jsonld (JSON-LD linked data)
# - output/schema.cypher (Neo4j graph database)
# - output/schema.graphql (GraphQL schema)Advanced Usage
Fractal Mode with Deep Analysis
schema-gen \
--input complex.txt \
--mode fractal \
--deep \
--verboseCustom Output Directory
schema-gen \
--input data.json \
--output custom/path/schema.md \
--format obsidian,cypherOutput Example
Generated Obsidian markdown includes:
---
created: 2025-01-05T12:00:00
tags: [knowledge, schema]
ontology_type: free
node_count: 10
edge_count: 15
topology_score: 2.50
---
# Schema Title
> [!info] Schema Overview
> Description of the schema
## Structure
graph TD root["Root"] --> child1["Child 1"] root --> child2["Child 2"] class root,child1,child2 internal-link
## Entities
### Root
**Properties:**
- `category`: example
- `weight`: 0.8
**Relationships:**
- parent of → [[Child 1]]
- parent of → [[Child 2]]Configuration
Edit mode configuration files:
- [[config/fractal-mode.yaml]] - Strict hierarchical constraints
- [[config/free-mode.yaml]] - Flexible generation settings
Customize output templates:
- [[config/templates/obsidian.md.j2]] - Obsidian markdown
- [[config/templates/jsonld.json.j2]] - JSON-LD
- [[config/templates/cypher.cypher.j2]] - Neo4j Cypher
Features
Property Inheritance
Child nodes automatically inherit properties from ancestors, following breadcrumb-plugin patterns.
Multi-Dimensional Navigation
Generate alternate navigation paths:
- Temporal (creation order, lifecycle)
- Conceptual (domain hierarchies, abstraction)
- Spatial (containment, proximity)
- Functional (purpose-based, process flows)
Implicit Relationship Inference
Automatically detect relationships based on:
- Co-occurrence in context
- Tag overlap (>50% shared)
- Structural proximity
- Semantic similarity
Error Handling
Graceful degradation ensures output even on failures:
- Layer 1 fails → Plain text fallback
- Layer 2 fails → Heuristic relationships
- Layer 3 fails → Skip enrichment
- Template fails → Raw JSON output
References
- [[references/ast-parsing-guide|AST Parsing Guide]]
- [[references/semantic-patterns|Semantic Pattern Reference]]
- [[references/template-syntax|Template Variable Reference]]
- [[references/mcp-integration|MCP Tool Integration]]
Examples
- [[examples/text-to-schema|Text to Schema]]
- [[examples/json-to-schema|JSON to Schema]]
- [[examples/markdown-to-schema|Markdown to Schema]]
- [[examples/code-to-schema|Code to Schema]]