memorybank-update

name	memorybank-update
description	Comprehensive review and update of all Memory Bank files. Reads all 6 files, proposes targeted updates focusing on activeContext.md and progress.md, and validates results.. Use when Codex should run the converted memorybank-update workflow.

Memorybank Update

Converted Claude skill workflow for Codex/OpenAI use.

Source

Converted from skills/memory-bank-update/SKILL.md.

Bundled Resources

Supporting files copied from the Claude source:

• SKIPPED_SYMLINK:scripts

Converted Instructions

The content below was adapted from the Claude source. Rewrite tool and runtime assumptions as needed when they refer to Claude-only features.

Memory Bank: Update

Comprehensive review and update of entire Memory Bank.

Helper Scripts Available:

• scripts/validate_memorybank.py - Pre/post validation
• scripts/detect_stale.py - Find outdated info
• scripts/extract_todos.py - Extract action items

Workflow

1. Announce

"Understood. Initiating a full Memory Bank review and update."

2. Validate

python3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project

Fix any errors before proceeding.

3. Detect Staleness

python3 scripts/detect_stale.py /path/to/project

Identify files needing attention.

4. Read All Files

Read in hierarchical order:

• projectbrief.md
• productContext.md, techContext.md, systemPatterns.md
• activeContext.md
• progress.md

5. Extract TODOs

python3 scripts/extract_todos.py /path/to/project

Get current action items.

6. Propose Updates

Based on analysis, propose specific changes to each file. Focus heavily on:

• activeContext.md - Current work, recent changes, next steps
• progress.md - Move completed items, update status

7. Wait for Confirmation

Present proposal, wait for user approval.

8. Apply Updates

Update files based on approved changes.

9. Validate Result

python3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project

When to Use

• After implementing significant changes
• When new patterns/decisions made
• User explicitly requests update
• After multiple tasks completed

See scripts/README.md for complete documentation.