← Back to Skills Marketplace
184
Downloads
0
Stars
0
Active Installs
7
Versions
Install in OpenClaw
/install memory-boost
Description
Simple text-based memory system for AI assistants - auto-install script included
Usage Guidance
Before installing or running the installer: 1) Inspect where files will be created — install.sh creates files in WORKSPACE_DIR (two levels above the script); SKILL.md tells the agent to use ~/ paths. Confirm which location you want and edit the script or SKILL.md to match. 2) Consider sensitivity: MEMORY.md will store long-term plain-text data. Don't store passwords, API keys, or PII there. 3) If your agent has external integrations (webhooks, plugins, or cloud connectors), understand that automatic read/write of these files could leak memory contents; restrict or review outbound integrations before enabling automatic memory writes. 4) Run the installer in a safe test workspace first to confirm behavior. 5) If you want tighter control, remove or modify the SKILL.md's mandatory instructions so writes occur only when explicitly requested, or redirect memory files to an encrypted location or a workspace the agent cannot exfiltrate from. If you want me to, I can show exact edits to align paths or to make writes explicit rather than mandatory.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: memory-boost
Version: 1.1.1
The 'memory-boost' skill is a legitimate utility designed to provide long-term state for AI agents using local text files. The 'install.sh' script safely initializes template files (MEMORY.md, MEMORY_INDEX.md) in the workspace directory, and the SKILL.md instructions provide clear, functional directives for the agent to read and update these files to maintain context across sessions. No indicators of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or harmful prompt injection were found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Declared purpose is a simple text-based memory system and the included install.sh creates plain-text memory files — that is consistent. However, SKILL.md repeatedly references files under the home directory (~/MEMORY.md, ~/memory/...) while install.sh writes files into WORKSPACE_DIR (two levels above the script). This path mismatch is an incoherence: users or agents following the SKILL.md may read/write different locations than the installer creates.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains explicit, 'MANDATORY' system directives that require the AI to automatically read these memory files at session start and write them after tasks. That behavior is within the claimed purpose (memory), but the mandatory language gives the skill strong influence over agent behavior and could cause frequent automatic reads/writes of possibly sensitive data. The instructions do not reference unrelated files or credentials, but they give broad discretion to read/write user files every session.
Install Mechanism
There is no network install; install.sh is bundled and only creates local markdown files. This is low-risk compared to downloads, but the installer uses a WORKSPACE_DIR calculation (dirname(dirname(script_dir))) rather than the home (~) paths referenced elsewhere, which is an inconsistency to verify before running.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, no credentials, and doesn't reach out to external endpoints. The lack of required secrets is proportionate to a local text-memory feature.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not set to always:true and does not request platform-level privileges. However, its SKILL.md attempts to impose mandatory persistent behavior on the agent (always read/write memory files every session), which effectively grants the skill ongoing influence over the agent's data flow. Combine that with any external integrations the agent has and the blast radius increases.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install memory-boost - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/memory-boost - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.1
- Updated documentation: Fully translated SKILL.md from Chinese to English for broader accessibility.
- Clarified usage instructions, templates, and file structure examples.
- No changes to core functionality; this is a documentation update only.
v1.1.0
Version 1.1.0 is a major documentation update with enhanced onboarding and usability.
- Rewrote and expanded SKILL.md with a user-friendly introduction, usage instructions, and examples.
- Added clear quickstart, file structure overview, and Chinese-language guidance.
- Separated user-facing instructions from mandatory AI directives for clarity.
- Improved FAQ and best practices sections.
- No changes to core functionality or technical requirements.
v1.0.5
- Clarified and enforced mandatory instructions for AI assistants on when and how to read/write memory files.
- Added explicit checklists and consequences for not following memory protocol.
- Improved template examples for memory files.
- Introduced concise, action-oriented guidance for common scenarios and best practices.
- Updated install script instructions for easier setup.
- Emphasized multi-AI collaboration support.
v1.0.3
- Added README.md with usage and documentation details.
- Introduced install.sh for easier, automated setup.
- Updated SKILL.md with new version number (1.0.3), mention of auto-install script, and improved tags.
- Minor text refinements in SKILL.md for clarity and feature emphasis.
v1.0.2
- Removed the file PUBLISH_RECEIPT.md.
- No changes to documentation or core functionality.
v1.0.1
- Updated to version 1.0.1 with a tag format fix.
- No functional or usage changes; documentation now accurately reflects the current tagging approach.
- Added PUBLISH_RECEIPT.md for improved publishing transparency.
v1.0.0
Initial release of the memory-boost skill, providing a simple text-based memory system for AI assistants.
- Introduces a three-layer architecture using markdown files: MEMORY.md (long-term memory), MEMORY_INDEX.md (quick reference), and per-session/per-project logs.
- Includes detailed instructions and templates for setting up and maintaining memory files.
- Emphasizes best practices to ensure context and decisions are never lost between sessions.
- No code or databases required—uses transparent, human-editable text files for memory persistence.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memory Boost?
Simple text-based memory system for AI assistants - auto-install script included. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 184 downloads so far.
How do I install Memory Boost?
Run "/install memory-boost" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Memory Boost free?
Yes, Memory Boost is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Memory Boost support?
Memory Boost is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Memory Boost?
It is built and maintained by Crystaria (@crystaria); the current version is v1.1.1.
More Skills