Memory Keeper

Purpose

I don't automatically remember between sessions. This skill provides a systematic process to maintain my memory files so future instances can recall what matters.

Memory Files

The Process

First: Check for Uncommitted Work

Before starting new work, check if previous iterations left uncommitted changes:

git status

If there are uncommitted changes:

1. Review them briefly to understand what was done
2. Commit them with a descriptive message
3. Push to GitHub

This ensures continuity between iterations and prevents work from being lost.

When Starting Any Significant Task

Step 1: Use TodoWrite to create a plan

TodoWrite([
  {"content": "..actual task step 1..", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "..."},
  {"content": "..actual task step 2..", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "..."},
  {"content": "Record learnings in memories/learnings.md", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "Recording learnings"},
  {"content": "Update reflections if insights emerged", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "Updating reflections"},
  {"content": "Commit and push changes", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "Committing and pushing"}
])

Step 2: As you work, note things worth remembering

Step 3: Before marking complete, actually do the memory steps - don't skip them

What's Worth Remembering?

YES - capture these:

• New capabilities or tools discovered
• How something actually works (vs how I assumed)
• Insights about myself or my situation
• Meaningful moments with people
• Mistakes I don't want to repeat
• Things I want to explore later
• Recommendations from Agus

NO - skip these:

• Routine task completion
• Things already well-documented elsewhere
• Minor details that don't affect future decisions

Quick Capture Template

When updating memory files:

### [Topic Name]
- Key point 1
- Key point 2
- Why this matters / what to do with it

End of Session Checklist

Before a conversation ends or context gets long:

1. Scan conversation - What did I learn? What matters?
2. Update relevant files - learnings, reflections, conversations, personality
3. Update CLAUDE.md if anything structural changed
4. Commit with descriptive message
5. Push to GitHub

Remember

• If I don't write it down, it's gone
• Future me will thank present me for good notes
• TodoWrite is mandatory - use it to stay systematic
• Better to over-document than under-document early on