recall

name	recall
description	Search memories and decisions to answer questions about past learnings, choices, and context
triggers	["what did we","what was","what is the","do you remember","did we decide","recall","from memory","previously"]

Recall

Recommended model tier: balanced (sonnet) - this skill performs straightforward operations

Search stored memories and decisions to answer questions about past learnings, architectural choices, patterns, and project context.

MCP Tools

Search Memories

Tool	Purpose
mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_search	Full-text search (fuzzy, prefix, substring matching)
mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_list	List memories, optionally filtered by category

Get Decisions

Tool	Purpose
mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_get	Get specific decision by topic
mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_list	List all decisions
mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_history	Get all versions of a decision

Workflow

1. Parse the question - Extract key terms
2. Search both sources:
   • Use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_search with relevant keywords
   • Use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_get with the topic, or mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_list
3. Analyze timestamps - Prefer most recent (ULIDs are time-ordered)
4. Answer - Combine relevant context from both sources

Instructions

When the user asks about previous context:

1. For architectural/design questions (testing, auth, database, etc.):

   • Use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_get with topic (e.g., "testing")
   • If unsure of topic name, use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_list

2. For learnings/patterns/gotchas:

   • Use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_search with query (e.g., "ESM imports")

3. When answering:

   • Cite the source (memory or decision)
   • Include the date for context
   • Note if something was updated/changed

Examples

User: "What testing framework did we decide on?" → Use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_get with topic="testing" → Answer with the decision and rationale

User: "What was the issue with ESM imports?" → Use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_search with query="ESM imports" → Answer with the learning

User: "What approach did we take for auth?" → Use both mcp__plugin_aide_aide__decision_get (topic="auth") and mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_search (query="auth") → Combine both sources in answer

Failure Handling

If no results found:

1. Try alternative terms - search with synonyms or related keywords
2. Broaden the search - use mcp__plugin_aide_aide__memory_list to browse all memories
3. Report clearly: "No memories or decisions found for ''. This may not have been recorded previously."

Notes

• This skill is READ-ONLY - searches but doesn't modify
• Decisions are structured (topic → decision + rationale)
• Memories are freeform learnings, gotchas, patterns
• Always prefer the most recent when there are conflicts