memory-signal

name	memory-signal
description	Enhanced memory writing conventions for OpenClaw agents. Ensures memory entries are optimized for openclaw-memory-visualizer visualization using wikilinks, tags, and semantic headers. Use when writing to MEMORY.md or daily logs to create a structured knowledge graph.

Memory Signal

This skill provides the conventions for writing "Signal-Optimized" memory. These standards allow OpenClaw agents to build a structured, navigable knowledge graph that can be visualized by openclaw-memory-visualizer.

Core Syntax

Follow these three rules for every memory entry:

1. Wikilinks [[Concept]]

Create a "Hard Link" for every key entity. If a concept is important enough to track across multiple files, wrap it in double brackets.

• Example: "Started work on [[Protocol Black]]."
• Usage: Project names, unique tools, specific people, or persistent research topics.

2. Hashtags #Tag

Use tags to define the state or category of the entry. This allows for global filtering.

• Common Tags:
  • #decision: A choice made that affects the future of the project.
  • #milestone: A significant achievement or release.
  • #project: Used when defining a new workspace or repo.
  • #research: Findings from web search or documentation review.
  • #todo: A pending task (use alongside standard markdown checkboxes).
  • #continuity: Notes specifically intended to bridge gaps between sessions.

3. Semantic Headers ## Header

Treat ## level headers as Event Nodes. Every distinct update or thought block should have its own header. openclaw-memory-visualizer treats these as "milestones" on the timeline.

Best Practices

The Bridge Pattern

To link two concepts that aren't inherently related, mention them in the same paragraph using wikilinks.

• Good: "Integrated [[Context-Drift]] metrics into the [[Monitor]] dashboard."
• Result: Creates a direct relationship edge between these two nodes in the graph.

Daily Log Format (memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md)

Always use a ## header for your summary.

## Integration Breach

- Integrated [[Context-Drift]] into [[Monitor]]. #milestone
- Decided to keep the standalone repo for reference. #decision

Durable Memory (MEMORY.md)

Use tags to categorize long-term preferences.

## SSH Configuration
- Prefers using `cyberdeath` alias for the Mac. #preference

When to use this skill

• During Automatic Memory Flush (pre-compaction).
• When a user says "Remember this" or "Take a note."
• When finishing a project or reaching a major milestone.