| name | exploring-knowledge-graph |
| description | Use when user asks "what do you know about X", when planning complex work that spans multiple topics, when investigating how concepts connect across projects, or when simple memory queries don't provide enough context. Deep traversal of Forgetful MCP knowledge graph (mcp__forgetful__* tools). |
Exploring the Knowledge Graph
Forgetful stores knowledge as an interconnected graph: memories link to other memories, entities link to memories, and entities relate to each other. Deep exploration reveals context that simple queries miss.
When to Explore
Explore the knowledge graph when:
- Starting complex work that spans multiple topics
- User asks "what do you know about X"
- Planning requires understanding existing decisions/patterns
- Investigating how concepts connect across projects
- Need comprehensive context, not just top search results
Exploration Phases
Track visited IDs to prevent cycles. Execute phases sequentially.
Phase 1: Semantic Entry Point
execute_forgetful_tool("query_memory", {
"query": "<topic>",
"query_context": "Exploring knowledge graph for comprehensive context",
"k": 5,
"include_links": true,
"max_links_per_primary": 5
})
Collect: primary_memories + linked_memories (1-hop connections).
Phase 2: Expand Memory Details
For key memories, get full details:
execute_forgetful_tool("get_memory", {"memory_id": <id>})
Extract: document_ids, code_artifact_ids, project_ids, additional linked_memory_ids.
Phase 3: Entity Discovery
Find entities in discovered projects:
execute_forgetful_tool("list_entities", {
"project_ids": [<discovered project ids>]
})
Phase 4: Entity Relationships
For relevant entities, map relationship graph:
execute_forgetful_tool("get_entity_relationships", {
"entity_id": <id>,
"direction": "both"
})
Relationship types: works_for, owns, manages, collaborates_with, etc.
Phase 5: Entity-Linked Memories
For each entity, find all linked memories:
execute_forgetful_tool("get_entity_memories", {
"entity_id": <id>
})
Returns {"memory_ids": [...], "count": N}. Fetch any new memories not already visited.
Presenting Results
Group findings by type:
Memories: Primary (direct matches) → Linked (1-hop) → Entity-linked (via entities)
Entities: Name, type, relationship count, linked memory count
Artifacts: Documents and code snippets found via memory links
Graph Summary: Total nodes, key themes, suggested follow-up queries
Depth Control
- Shallow (phases 1-2): Quick context, ~5-15 memories
- Medium (phases 1-4): Include entities and relationships
- Deep (all phases): Full graph traversal, comprehensive context
Match depth to task complexity. Start shallow, go deeper if context insufficient.
Efficiency Tips
- Check
truncated flag from query_memory (8000 token budget)
- Skip Phase 3-5 if no entities exist in discovered projects
- Use
project_ids filter to scope exploration
- Stop expanding when hitting diminishing returns
