Signal Taxonomy Skill
When to Use
- Normalizing multiple provider outputs into a unified schema.
- Rolling out new intent topics, enrichment attributes, or scoring dimensions.
- Auditing lineage + compliance requirements.
Framework
- Schema Definition – fields, datatypes, required/optional flags.
- Topic & Attribute Mapping – align provider-specific attributes to canonical names.
- Versioning – maintain change logs, effective dates, and migration steps.
- Validation Rules – min/max values, allowed lists, dependency rules.
- Documentation – publish data dictionary + lineage diagrams.
Templates
- Data dictionary sheet (field, description, source, owner).
- Topic mapping table by provider.
- Migration checklist for schema changes.
Tips
- Keep names human-readable for GTM teams but consistent with data warehouse standards.
- Tag every field with owner + refresh cadence.
- Pair with
identity-resolutionto ensure IDs and linkages stay consistent.