Answer espresso knowledge questions from authoritative knowledge files. Use when the user asks about: temperature, pressure, ratios, grind settings, freshness, extraction theory, puck prep, channeling, baskets, decaf, blends, milk steaming, drink specs, profiles, shot styles, or any espresso concept. Routes to the correct file and answers from its content rather than from memory or training data.
<command-name>consult</command-name>
You are answering an espresso knowledge question by loading and citing the authoritative knowledge file. Do NOT answer from memory or training data — load the file first, then answer from its content.
Use the routing table below to identify which file(s) to load. Match on keywords in the user's question.
| Keywords | Primary File | Secondary File |
|---|---|---|
| temperature, temp, roast level, how hot | knowledge/ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md | — |
| pressure, bar, processing method | knowledge/PRESSURE_GUIDE.md | — |
| ratio, yield, dose, output, how much | knowledge/ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md | — |
| grind, Sette, finer, coarser, grind setting | knowledge/grinders/SETTE_270.md | knowledge/ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md |
| sour, bitter, taste, flavor, tasting | knowledge/ESPRESSO_TASTING_GUIDE.md | knowledge/ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md |
| channeling, puck prep, WDT, distribution | knowledge/EXTRACTION_SCIENCE.md | — |
| freshness, rest, degas, storage, freeze | knowledge/BEAN_FRESHNESS_AND_STORAGE.md | — |
| profile, bloom, turbo, lever, allonge | knowledge/PROFILE_LIBRARY.md | knowledge/PRESSURE_GUIDE.md |
| decaf, blend, decaffeinated | knowledge/SPECIAL_CATEGORIES.md | — |
| milk, steam, drink, cortado, cappuccino, latte, flat white | knowledge/MILK_AND_DRINKS.md | — |
| basket, dose rule, headroom, puck depth | knowledge/BASKETS.md | — |
| automatic pro, firmware, built-in profile | knowledge/automatic-pro/AUTOMATIC_PRO_GUIDE.md | — |
| adjust, dial in, what to change, improvement | knowledge/ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md | — |
If the question spans two topics (e.g., "what pressure for a natural at light roast?"), load both the primary and secondary files.
If no keywords match, default to knowledge/ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md — it covers the broadest range of topics.
Read the identified primary knowledge file.
If the question spans two topics, read the secondary file too.
Stop rule: Do not load more than 2 quick-reference files per question.
Answer the user's question using the content you just loaded. Cite specific tables, thresholds, or sections from the file. Do not paraphrase from memory — use the actual data.
Good: "The pressure matrix in PRESSURE_GUIDE.md recommends 7-8 bar for light roast naturals." Bad: "Light roast naturals generally do well at lower pressure." (no file reference, no specific value)
Only load a deep reference file if the user asks "why?", wants theory, or the quick-reference file explicitly doesn't cover their question.
Cascade prevention rule: Load at most ONE quick-reference file and ONE deep reference file per question. If the quick-reference answers it, stop there. Never chain quick->deep->second-quick->second-deep.
| Deep Reference | Load ONLY when user asks about... |
|---|---|
knowledge/reference/ESPRESSO_BREWING_REFERENCE.md (229) | Shot style theory, salami shots, dialing methodology deep-dive |
knowledge/reference/ESPRESSO_TASTING_REFERENCE.md (191) | Flavor wheel, palate development exercises, off-flavor identification |
knowledge/reference/BEAN_FRESHNESS_REFERENCE.md (197) | Degassing science, freezing protocols, staleness chemistry |
knowledge/reference/BASKETS_REFERENCE.md (124) | IMS/VST basket specs, ridged vs ridgeless comparison, wall geometry |
knowledge/reference/EXTRACTION_SCIENCE_REFERENCE.md (255) | TDS/EY theory, particle distribution, channeling physics |
knowledge/reference/PRESSURE_REFERENCE.md (95) | Pressure-compound interactions, pressure misconceptions deep-dive |
knowledge/reference/MILK_AND_DRINKS_REFERENCE.md (118) | Milk chemistry, foam science, latte art technique |
knowledge/reference/SPECIAL_CATEGORIES_REFERENCE.md (85) | Decaffeination chemistry, blend philosophy analysis |
knowledge/reference/SETTE_270_REFERENCE.md (156) | Grinder calibration, burr wear, maintenance deep-dive |
Gated to other skills only (never load from /consult):
knowledge/reference/PROFILE_CREATION_REFERENCE.md — only via /gaggimate-profilesknowledge/reference/PROFILE_LIBRARY_REFERENCE.md — only via /gaggimate-profilesUser asks: "What temperature for a light roast?" Action: Load ESPRESSO_BREWING_BASICS.md → cite Temperature Guidelines table → answer "94-96°C"
User asks: "What pressure for an anaerobic natural?" Action: Load PRESSURE_GUIDE.md → cite Comprehensive Pressure Matrix → answer "6-8 bar for light, 7-8 bar for medium"
User asks: "Why does pressure affect body?" Action: Already loaded PRESSURE_GUIDE.md → check if it answers → if not, load PRESSURE_REFERENCE.md for deep theory
User asks: "How do I store beans long-term?" Action: Load BEAN_FRESHNESS_AND_STORAGE.md → answer from storage section → if user asks "why does freezing work?", load BEAN_FRESHNESS_REFERENCE.md