| name | memory-garden |
| model | sonnet |
| description | Writes a structured memory entry to the garden — daily note (Tier A), curated wisdom update (Tier B), or monthly compressed archive (Tier C) — based on conversation insights. Use when: 'remember this pattern', 'save this insight', 'add to memory garden', 'write a memory entry', 'record this learning'. |
| category | wisdom-garden |
| triggers | ["remember this pattern","save this insight","add to memory garden","write a memory entry","record this learning"] |
| tier | 1 |
| agents | ["primary"] |
| tool_dependencies | ["file_system"] |
| inputs | [{"name":"insight","type":"string","description":"The insight, pattern, or learning to write as a memory entry","required":true},{"name":"tier","type":"string","description":"Memory tier — A (daily note), B (curated wisdom), or C (monthly compressed archive)","required":false}] |
| outputs | [{"name":"memory_entry","type":"ref","format":"cas-ref","description":"Structured memory entry written to the garden at the appropriate tier"}] |
Memory Garden Writer Skill
Version: 1.0
Created: 2026-02-02
Author: Manus
Purpose: Write structured, semantically rich memory entries for efficient context management
Overview
This skill encodes the pattern for writing memory entries that follow the 4-Tier Context Iceberg and Hierarchical Memory principles. Use this skill to create memory entries that are easy to search, retrieve, and compress.
Philosophy: Memory should be a garden, not a landfill. Cultivate what matters, compost what doesn't.
When to Use This Skill
- Creating daily memory notes after a session
- Writing compressed summaries of conversations
- Extracting "seeds" (reusable insights) from experiences
- Documenting decisions and their rationale
- Maintaining the memory hierarchy (Tier A → Tier B → Tier C)
Memory Hierarchy
Tier A: Raw Daily Notes
- Location:
memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
- Purpose: Capture everything from today's session
- Lifespan: 1-3 days before compression
- Format: Timestamped entries with context
Tier B: Curated Wisdom
- Location:
MEMORY.md (root level)
- Purpose: Distilled insights, decisions, patterns
- Lifespan: Permanent, but evolves
- Format: Structured sections with triggers
Tier C: Compressed Archive
- Location:
memory/archive/YYYY-MM.md
- Purpose: Historical record, rarely accessed
- Lifespan: Permanent, read-only
- Format: Semantic summaries
See references/memory-templates.md for the full templates for each tier.
The "3-Month Rule"
Rule: If it wouldn't matter in 3 months → compress or discard.
Keep:
- Decisions and their rationale
