| 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.
