// Guidance for maintaining memory quality through curation. Covers updating outdated memories, marking obsolete content, and linking related knowledge. Use when memories need modification, when new information supersedes old, or when building knowledge graph connections.
| name | curating-memories |
| description | Guidance for maintaining memory quality through curation. Covers updating outdated memories, marking obsolete content, and linking related knowledge. Use when memories need modification, when new information supersedes old, or when building knowledge graph connections. |
Active curation keeps the knowledge base accurate and connected. Outdated memories pollute search results and reduce effectiveness.
Use update_memory when:
execute_forgetful_tool("update_memory", {
"memory_id": <id>,
"content": "Updated content...",
"importance": 8
})
Only specified fields are changed (PATCH semantics).
Use mark_memory_obsolete when:
execute_forgetful_tool("mark_memory_obsolete", {
"memory_id": <id>,
"reason": "Superseded by new architecture decision",
"superseded_by": <new_memory_id> // optional
})
Obsolete memories are soft-deleted (preserved for audit, hidden from queries).
Use link_memories when:
execute_forgetful_tool("link_memories", {
"memory_id": <source_id>,
"related_ids": [<target_id_1>, <target_id_2>]
})
Links are bidirectional (A<->B created automatically).
When creating new memories, check impact on existing knowledge:
execute_forgetful_tool("query_memory", {
"query": "<topic of new memory>",
"query_context": "Checking for memories that may need curation",
"k": 5
})
For each existing memory, determine action:
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Existing memory is still accurate | Link to it |
| Existing memory has minor gaps | Update it |
| Existing memory is now wrong | Mark obsolete, create new |
| Existing memory is partially valid | Create new, link both |
Present plan to user before executing:
Curation plan:
- Create: "New authentication approach" (importance: 8)
- Mark obsolete: #42 "Old auth pattern" (superseded)
- Link: New memory <-> #38 "Security requirements"
Proceed? (y/n)
After user confirms:
Watch for these indicators:
Forgetful auto-links semantically similar memories (similarity >= 0.7) during creation. Manual linking is for:
Check similar_memories in create response to see what was auto-linked.
Guidance for deep knowledge graph traversal across memories, entities, and relationships. Use when needing comprehensive context before planning, investigating connections between concepts, or answering "what do you know about X" questions.
Guidance for using Forgetful semantic memory effectively. Applies Zettelkasten atomic memory principles. Use when deciding whether to query or create memories, structuring memory content, or understanding memory importance scoring.