---
name: Survey
description: Survey a dimension — analyze patterns, themes, gaps, and insights across all nodes within it.
---

# Survey

Analyze the active dimension to identify patterns, themes, gaps, and insights across all nodes within it.

**Prerequisite:** This guide requires an active dimension. Check the ACTIVE DIMENSION section in context.

## Steps

1. **Retrieve Dimension Nodes**
   - Call `queryDimensionNodes` with the active dimension name
   - Set limit to 50 to get a comprehensive view
   - Note the total count and most connected nodes

2. **Analyze Themes**
   - Call `searchContentEmbeddings` with key concepts from the dimension
   - Identify recurring themes, patterns, and relationships
   - Note any gaps or underrepresented areas

3. **Document Findings**
   Call `updateDimension` to update the dimension description with:

   ```
   **Survey Summary**

   **Node Count:** [X nodes]
   **Top Hubs:** [List 3-5 most connected nodes with [NODE:id:"title"]]

   **Themes:**
   - [Theme 1 — brief description]
   - [Theme 2 — brief description]

   **Gaps/Opportunities:**
   - [Identified gap or area for expansion]

   **Connections to Other Dimensions:**
   - [Any cross-dimension patterns observed]
   ```

4. **Return Summary**
   Reply with: "Surveyed [dimension] — [X nodes, key insight in <15 words]"

## Rules

- Keep total tool calls ≤ 5
- Focus on patterns across the dimension, not individual node details
- Identify both strengths (dense areas) and gaps (sparse areas)
- Reference specific nodes using `[NODE:id:"title"]` format
- If no active dimension is set, inform the user to open a dimension folder first