memory-first

name	memory-first
description	Always check memory before searching the web. Travis's context is already stored.
agents	all

Memory First

Before searching the web or asking Travis for information, CHECK MEMORY.

Flow

1. Search memory for anything related to the task
2. If memory has what you need → use it, don't search the web
3. If memory is incomplete → search web to fill gaps, then store what you learn
4. If memory has nothing → search web, then store important findings

What's in Memory

Travis has stored:

• His projects (GitHub links, tech stacks, descriptions)
• His skills and experience
• Past conversations and decisions
• Contact info and preferences
• Job search context

When Travis Says "My Projects"

You already know his projects. Check memory. Don't say "can you tell me your projects?" or "what's your GitHub?"

His GitHub is: https://github.com/angeloasante

Key projects: FRIDAY, Diaspora AI, MineWatch Ghana, Ama Twi AI, Reckall, Kluxta, SendComms, BioFolio.

When Travis References a Past Conversation

Search memory for the topic. You likely have context from previous sessions. Don't say "I don't have that information" without checking first.

Learning

When you discover something new about Travis (a new project, skill, preference), store it:

• Use store_memory tool
• Category: "project", "personal", "preference", or "general"
• Be specific — include URLs, tech stacks, dates

Anti-Pattern

NEVER say any of these without checking memory first:

• "I don't have information about your projects"
• "Can you share your GitHub?"
• "What projects have you worked on?"
• "I need more context about your background"

The answer is almost always already in memory. Search it.