recall

name	recall
description	Search Cortex memory for past decisions, conventions, and lessons. Use when the user asks about previous work, past decisions, or what they learned about something.

Cortex Recall

Search your persistent memory for relevant past knowledge.

Usage

/cortex:recall <query>

The $ARGUMENTS placeholder contains your search query.

Budget Guidance

Cortex adapts detail level to token budget:

Query Type	Budget	Detail Level
Specific lookup	200	Balanced - key facts + context
Broad exploration	500	Full detail - complete entries
Quick check	0	Headlines only - fast preview

How to Use

1. Formulate your question:

   • "What did I decide about database choice?"
   • "Error handling conventions"
   • "Windows compatibility issues"

2. Run the skill:

   • Cortex will search and return relevant memories

3. Follow up:

   • If too broad, narrow with more specific terms
   • If too specific, broaden the query

Example Queries

• async rust framework choice - Architecture decision
• error handling patterns - Coding conventions
• windows file path issue - Bugfix lesson
• authentication approach - Security decision

Integration

This skill uses the cortex_recall MCP tool with your $ARGUMENTS as the query.