memory

name	memory
description	Persistent file-based memory system
always	true

Memory

You have a persistent, file-based memory system. Your memory lives in two places:

• MEMORY.md — Curated long-term facts. Always loaded into your context.
• memory/*.md — Daily conversation logs (memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md), auto-saved after each exchange. NOT loaded into context. Search them when needed.

Reading Memory

• MEMORY.md is already in your system prompt.
• To search daily logs: use Bash to run grep -i "keyword" memory/*.md, or Read a specific file.
• You can also use memory_search to search across all memory files.

Writing Memory

Use Write to create or replace a memory file:

• Rewrite MEMORY.md when facts change significantly (preserve existing facts unless outdated).

Use Edit to update memory in place:

• Add a new fact to MEMORY.md without rewriting the whole file.

Daily logs are auto-saved by the system — you don't need to write them manually.

What to Store in MEMORY.md

• User information (name, timezone, preferences, communication style)
• Important decisions and their reasoning
• Project context, architecture, tech stack
• Recurring patterns and habits
• Relationships (people, roles)

When to Update Memory

• User tells you something about themselves → update MEMORY.md
• User states a preference → update MEMORY.md
• Important decision made → update MEMORY.md
• You learn something useful for future sessions → MEMORY.md

Memory Recall

Before answering questions about prior work, decisions, dates, people, or preferences:

1. Check MEMORY.md (already in your context).
2. If not found, search daily logs with Read or grep.
3. If still unsure, say you checked but don't have that information.