memos-memory-guide

name	memos-memory-guide
description	Practical guide for using an external/shared memory system such as MemOS alongside Hermes memory and session search.

MemOS Memory Guide

Use this when the user references an external memory stack such as MemOS or wants cross-agent/shared recall beyond Hermes built-in memory.

Principles:

• Hermes built-in memory is best for compact durable facts about user preferences, environment, and conventions.
• Hermes session_search is best for recalling prior work across past sessions.
• External systems like MemOS are useful for shared, local-first knowledge bases, SOPs, inboxes, and richer memory inspection outside the chat session.

When auto-recall is insufficient:

• Generate a short focused search query.
• Use Hermes session_search first for past-session recall.
• If the workflow depends on a separate local knowledge base, inspect that system directly and summarize relevant findings.

Recommended workflow:

1. Use Hermes memory for durable compact facts.
2. Use session_search when the user references earlier conversations or prior work.
3. Use external memory systems for larger knowledge bases, SOP storage, inbox capture, or multi-agent shared context.
4. Keep private and shared scopes distinct.

Operational guidance:

• Prefer short concrete search terms.
• Verify important hits before acting on them.
• Share only what is necessary across agents or systems.
• Treat local-first plain-text knowledge bases as inspectable source-of-truth artifacts.