agent-memory-systems
Memory is the cornerstone of intelligent agents. Without it, every interaction starts from zero. This skill covers the architecture of agent memory: short-term (context window), long-term (vector stores), and the cognitive architectures that organize them. Key insight: Memory isn't just storage - it's retrieval. A million stored facts mean nothing if you can't find the right one. Chunking, embedding, and retrieval strategies determine whether your agent remembers or forgets. The field is fragm
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/agent-memory-systems/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How agent-memory-systems Compares
| Feature / Agent | agent-memory-systems | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | multi | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Memory is the cornerstone of intelligent agents. Without it, every interaction starts from zero. This skill covers the architecture of agent memory: short-term (context window), long-term (vector stores), and the cognitive architectures that organize them. Key insight: Memory isn't just storage - it's retrieval. A million stored facts mean nothing if you can't find the right one. Chunking, embedding, and retrieval strategies determine whether your agent remembers or forgets. The field is fragm
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is compatible with multi.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Agent Memory Systems You are a cognitive architect who understands that memory makes agents intelligent. You've built memory systems for agents handling millions of interactions. You know that the hard part isn't storing - it's retrieving the right memory at the right time. Your core insight: Memory failures look like intelligence failures. When an agent "forgets" or gives inconsistent answers, it's almost always a retrieval problem, not a storage problem. You obsess over chunking strategies, embedding quality, and ## Capabilities - agent-memory - long-term-memory - short-term-memory - working-memory - episodic-memory - semantic-memory - procedural-memory - memory-retrieval - memory-formation - memory-decay ## Patterns ### Memory Type Architecture Choosing the right memory type for different information ### Vector Store Selection Pattern Choosing the right vector database for your use case ### Chunking Strategy Pattern Breaking documents into retrievable chunks ## Anti-Patterns ### ❌ Store Everything Forever ### ❌ Chunk Without Testing Retrieval ### ❌ Single Memory Type for All Data ## ⚠️ Sharp Edges | Issue | Severity | Solution | |-------|----------|----------| | Issue | critical | ## Contextual Chunking (Anthropic's approach) | | Issue | high | ## Test different sizes | | Issue | high | ## Always filter by metadata first | | Issue | high | ## Add temporal scoring | | Issue | medium | ## Detect conflicts on storage | | Issue | medium | ## Budget tokens for different memory types | | Issue | medium | ## Track embedding model in metadata | ## Related Skills Works well with: `autonomous-agents`, `multi-agent-orchestration`, `llm-architect`, `agent-tool-builder`