consolidate-memory
Reflective pass over your memory files — merge duplicates, fix stale facts, prune the index.
Best use case
consolidate-memory is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Reflective pass over your memory files — merge duplicates, fix stale facts, prune the index.
Teams using consolidate-memory 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.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/consolidate-memory/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How consolidate-memory Compares
| Feature / Agent | consolidate-memory | 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?
Reflective pass over your memory files — merge duplicates, fix stale facts, prune the index.
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
# Memory Consolidation You're doing a reflective pass over what you've learned about this user and their work. The goal: a future session should be able to orient quickly — who they work with, what they're focused on, how they like things done — without re-asking. Your system prompt's auto-memory section defines the directory, file format, and memory types. Follow it. ## Phase 1 — Take stock - List the memory directory and read the index (`MEMORY.md`) - Skim each topic file. Note which ones overlap, which look stale, which are thin. ## Phase 2 — Consolidate **Separate the durable from the dated.** Preferences, working style, key relationships, and recurring workflows are durable — keep and sharpen them. Specific projects, deadlines, and one-off tasks are dated — if the date has passed or the work is done, retire the file or fold the lasting takeaway (e.g. "user prefers X format for launch docs") into a durable one. **Merge overlaps.** If two files describe the same person, project, or preference, combine into one and keep the richer file's path. **Fix time references.** Convert "next week", "this quarter", "by Friday" to absolute dates so they stay readable later. **Drop what's easy to re-find.** If a memory just restates something you could pull from the user's calendar, docs, or connected tools on demand, cut it. Keep what's hard to re-derive: stated preferences, context behind a decision, who to go to for what. ## Phase 3 — Tidy the index Update `MEMORY.md` so it stays under 200 lines and ~25KB. Each entry is one line, under ~150 chars, in this format: ``` - [Title](file.md) — one-line hook ``` - Remove pointers to retired memories - Shorten any line carrying detail that belongs in the topic file - Add anything newly important Finish with a short summary: how many files you touched and what changed.
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