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PARA Second Brain
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halthelobster
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· v2.0.1
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Install in OpenClaw
/install para-second-brain
Description
Organize your agent's knowledge using PARA (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) — then make it ALL searchable. The symlink trick enables full semantic search across your entire knowledge base, not just MEMORY.md. Includes session transcript indexing and memory flush protocol. Your agent finally has a real second brain.
Usage Guidance
Install only if you want a persistent local memory system. Before enabling session transcript indexing or symlinking notes, decide which folders and conversations are appropriate for future agent search, and avoid storing secrets, credentials, regulated data, or highly sensitive personal details unless you have a clear retention plan.
Capability Analysis
Package: second-brain (xpi)
Version: 1.0.0
Description: Build a persistent knowledge system using PARA methodology. Organize daily logs, curated memory, and topic notes into a searchable second brain.
The package `second-brain` (version 1.0.0) consists primarily of markdown templates and a shell script (`scripts/setup.sh`). The shell script creates a predefined directory structure (PARA methodology: Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) and initializes `MEMORY.md` and a daily log file within a user-specified or current workspace. All file creation uses static templates. The `SKILL.md` file provides extensive documentation and setup instructions, including a manual step for the user to create a symbolic link to make their notes searchable. There is no evidence of malicious activity such as arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, or unauthorized system modifications. The script operates safely within the designated workspace, and the instructions are for configuring the user's own knowledge system.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The file-based PARA structure, memory files, symlink guidance, and transcript search configuration all match the stated second-brain purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are explicit and user-directed, though they encourage broad retention of useful personal and work context without much privacy-minimization guidance.
Install Mechanism
The setup script only creates local folders and starter markdown files in the chosen workspace; package metadata versions are somewhat stale or inconsistent but not deceptive.
Credentials
Local file creation and search indexing are proportionate for this purpose, but symlinking notes and enabling session indexing can expose a wider private corpus to future agent searches.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill intentionally creates durable memory and suggests persistent AGENTS.md behavior, with no evidence of credentials, network exfiltration, background workers, privilege escalation, or destructive actions.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install para-second-brain - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/para-second-brain - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.0.1
Added PARA explanation to description, credited Tiago Forte as creator of PARA methodology
v2.0.0
🚀 MAJOR UPGRADE: Full semantic search across your entire knowledge base. The symlink trick makes ALL your notes/ searchable via memory_search — not just MEMORY.md. Also adds session transcript indexing and memory flush protocol to prevent context loss. Your agent finally remembers everything.
v1.3.0
Added: Symlink trick to make notes/ searchable via memory_search, Session transcript indexing config, Memory flush protocol with threshold-based actions. Now your entire PARA knowledge base is semantically searchable.
v1.2.1
Added summary/description to frontmatter
v1.2.0
PARA Second Brain 1.2.0 — major update clarifying skill purpose and differentiators
- Added clear comparison table between PARA Second Brain and Ensue Second Brain to help users choose the right approach.
- Explained recommended use cases for each approach (local files vs. cloud, context tracking vs. semantic queries).
- Updated skill purpose and recommendations at the top of SKILL.md.
- No core PARA structure or workflow changes; all PARA organizational and curation principles remain the same.
v1.1.0
- Adds content templates for concepts, tools, and patterns to support higher quality, structured notes (`templates/` directory).
- Introduces a new section in the setup for "Knowledge Quality", emphasizing curation over note-hoarding and providing explicit quality gates for saving information.
- Directory structure updated: `notes/resources/` now recommends a `templates/` subfolder for template files.
- Expanded documentation in SKILL.md about what types of knowledge to curate, anti-patterns, and how to ensure usefulness for your future self.
- Initial metadata and configuration file (`skill.json`) added for standardized deployment.
v1.0.0
Initial release: PARA methodology for AI agents
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PARA Second Brain?
Organize your agent's knowledge using PARA (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) — then make it ALL searchable. The symlink trick enables full semantic search across your entire knowledge base, not just MEMORY.md. Includes session transcript indexing and memory flush protocol. Your agent finally has a real second brain. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 7409 downloads so far.
How do I install PARA Second Brain?
Run "/install para-second-brain" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is PARA Second Brain free?
Yes, PARA Second Brain is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does PARA Second Brain support?
PARA Second Brain is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created PARA Second Brain?
It is built and maintained by halthelobster (@halthelobster); the current version is v2.0.1.
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