Sync

Apply project config after cloning or changing settings.

Source fileb4192f7Updated Jun 26, 2026, 7:11 AM

Sync

knowns sync re-applies .knowns/config.json to the current machine.

When to use it

Use knowns sync after:

  • cloning a repository with existing .knowns/
  • upgrading the CLI
  • wanting generated files to match config again

For initial lightweight project shims, use knowns init or knowns setup agents. For normal personal AI platform setup (skills, MCP configs, runtime hooks), use knowns setup <target> --global. Use non-global setup only when you intentionally want repo-local integration files.

Common forms

bash
knowns sync
knowns sync --skills
knowns sync --instructions
knowns sync --model
knowns sync --instructions --platform claude
knowns sync --instructions --platform cursor

What it can refresh

  • skills
  • instruction files
  • MCP config
  • platform-specific config
  • git integration
  • semantic-search setup
  • search indexes where relevant flows apply