pensieve
Project knowledge base and workflow router. knowledge/ caches previously explored file locations, module boundaries, and call chains for direct reuse; decisions/maxims are established architectural decisions and coding standards -- follow, don't re-debate; pipelines are reusable workflows; short-term/ holds new conclusions temporarily, promoted or deleted upon expiry. Use self-improve to capture new insights after completing tasks. Provides five tools: init, upgrade, migrate, doctor, self-improve.
Best use case
pensieve is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Project knowledge base and workflow router. knowledge/ caches previously explored file locations, module boundaries, and call chains for direct reuse; decisions/maxims are established architectural decisions and coding standards -- follow, don't re-debate; pipelines are reusable workflows; short-term/ holds new conclusions temporarily, promoted or deleted upon expiry. Use self-improve to capture new insights after completing tasks. Provides five tools: init, upgrade, migrate, doctor, self-improve.
Teams using pensieve should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
How pensieve Compares
| Feature / Agent | pensieve | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Project knowledge base and workflow router. knowledge/ caches previously explored file locations, module boundaries, and call chains for direct reuse; decisions/maxims are established architectural decisions and coding standards -- follow, don't re-debate; pipelines are reusable workflows; short-term/ holds new conclusions temporarily, promoted or deleted upon expiry. Use self-improve to capture new insights after completing tasks. Provides five tools: init, upgrade, migrate, doctor, self-improve.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Pensieve Route user requests to the correct tool. When in doubt, confirm first. ## Routing - Init: Initialize the current project's user data directory and populate seed files. Tool spec: `.src/tools/init.md`. - Upgrade: Refresh Pensieve skill source code in the global git clone. Tool spec: `.src/tools/upgrade.md`. - Migrate: Structural migration and legacy cleanup. Tool spec: `.src/tools/migrate.md`. - Doctor: Read-only scan of the current project's user data directory. Tool spec: `.src/tools/doctor.md`. - Self-Improve: Extract reusable conclusions and write to user data. Tool spec: `.src/tools/self-improve.md`. - Refine: Refine the knowledge base (triage five-question review + compress abstraction). Tool spec: `.src/tools/refine.md`. - Graph View: Read `<project-root>/.pensieve/.state/pensieve-user-data-graph.md`. ## Project Data Project-level user data is stored in `<project-root>/.pensieve/`. See `.pensieve/state.md` for the current project's lifecycle state; see `.pensieve/.state/pensieve-user-data-graph.md` for the knowledge graph (read on demand).
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