# Consolidating Notes in DEVONthink with a Script  - The problem of having multiple files with notes and links can be overwhelming, and consolidating them into one place can be challenging [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=0s). - An example of this issue is having six different notes related to building an "honor guide," which is a concept about developing a daily routine to stay on top of work without feeling overwhelmed [(00:00:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=19s). - The goal is to consolidate all these notes into one central note, making it easier to manage links and references [(00:02:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=130s). - A solution to this problem was found through an email discussion with [[Christian Kern | Christian Kers]], who created a script to consolidate notes in DEVONthink [(00:02:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=162s). - The script uses a folder called "[[Cauldron]]," which can be accessed through a keyboard Maestro palette, allowing users to add notes to be consolidated [(00:03:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=180s). - To use the script, users need to add the notes they want to consolidate to the Cauldron folder, and then run the script using a hotkey [(00:04:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=282s). - Before running the script, it's essential to ensure that "names and aliases" are unchecked to avoid unnecessary links, and to be cautious not to replicate items in the folder [(00:04:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=247s). - The script works by updating the links in the consolidated notes, making it easier to manage references and clean up the mess of multiple links [(00:04:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=287s). - The result is a single file that can be used as a central hub for branching out to other related notes, making it easier to organize and manage information [(00:05:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoTfaiUMsY&t=302s).