| name | serena-memory |
| description | Manage project knowledge using Serena's memory system. Use for storing design decisions, coding conventions, learned patterns, and project-specific context that persists across sessions. |
Serena Memory Skill
Manage persistent project knowledge using Serena MCP's memory system.
Core Principles
- Structured storage: Organize memories by category for easy retrieval
- Actionable content: Store information that helps future development
- Keep current: Update memories when decisions change
- Clean regularly: Remove outdated or redundant memories
Serena MCP Tools
Memory Operations
mcp__serena__write_memory: Create or update a memorymcp__serena__read_memory: Retrieve specific memory contentmcp__serena__list_memories: List all available memoriesmcp__serena__delete_memory: Remove outdated memories
Context Tools
mcp__serena__read_file: Read code for context when neededmcp__serena__get_symbols_overview: Understand code structuremcp__serena__search_for_pattern: Find relevant code patterns
Memory Categories
Architecture Decisions (ADR)
- Technology choices and rationale
- Pattern selections
- Trade-off analyses
- Rejected alternatives
Coding Conventions
- Naming patterns
- File organization rules
- Error handling patterns
- Testing conventions
Project Context
- Business domain concepts
- Key terminology
- Stakeholder requirements
- Known constraints
Learned Patterns
- Common code patterns in this project
- Gotchas and pitfalls
- Performance considerations
- Security requirements
Task History
- Completed refactorings
- Migration status
- Technical debt items
- Future improvement ideas
Memory Naming Convention
Use structured names for easy discovery:
adr/[topic] - Architecture decisions
conventions/[area] - Coding standards
context/[domain] - Business context
patterns/[name] - Code patterns
tasks/[status]/[name] - Task tracking
Operations
Store New Knowledge
1. Determine category
2. Choose descriptive name
3. Write structured content
4. Verify with list_memories
Retrieve Knowledge
1. list_memories to find relevant items
2. read_memory for specific content
3. Apply to current task
Update Knowledge
1. read_memory current content
2. Modify as needed
3. write_memory with updated content
Cleanup
1. list_memories to review all
2. Identify outdated items
3. delete_memory for each
Response Format
## Operation: [store/retrieve/update/cleanup]
### Action Taken
[Description of what was done]
### Memory Content
[Content stored/retrieved if applicable]
### Current Memories
| Name | Category | Summary |
|------|----------|---------|
| ... | ... | ... |
Task: $ARGUMENTS
Manage project knowledge as requested:
$ARGUMENTS
Use Serena's memory system to persist information across sessions.
