Memory Management

Retrieve first. Write only what should persist.

Core model

• MEMORY.md — curated long-term memory
• memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md — daily notes and running context
• memory_search — find likely snippets
• memory_get — read exact lines needed

Retrieval

When user asks about prior work, decisions, dates, people, preferences, or todos:

1. memory_search with a tight, specific query.
2. memory_get for the needed lines only.
3. Answer from retrieved text, not guesswork.
4. If results are weak or empty, say you checked.

Good queries: omar internship goal fall 2026, notion workspace page id Bad queries: whole paragraphs, vague terms like memory

Writing

Write when user says "remember this," states a durable preference, or makes a decision that matters later.

Rules:

• smallest useful note
• concrete facts over commentary
• no secrets unless asked
• do not promise memory unless written

When not to use

Skip retrieval when the answer is in the current message or task is current-turn only. Skip writing when the fact is trivial, belongs in project docs, or is temporary scratch.

Answering rules

• Cite file path/line when useful
• Separate memory facts from inference
• Flag stale memory
• If unavailable, say so