SKILL.md — OpenClaw MemoryBox
OpenClaw MemoryBox is a zero-dependency CLI tool designed to maintain the health and efficiency of AI agent memory, preventing context overflow by keeping `MEMORY.md` lean and organized.
About this skill
OpenClaw MemoryBox provides a suite of CLI commands to manage AI agent memory files, particularly those based on markdown like `MEMORY.md`. Its core functionality includes diagnostics (`doctor`), interactive splitting of large memory sections (`split`), quick health scoring (`health`), archiving old logs (`archive`), and a background watcher (`watch`) to alert on health drops. This skill is crucial for AI agents that accumulate large amounts of information, ensuring they can operate efficiently within context window limits and maintain optimal performance without information overload. The tool is built with zero external dependencies, leveraging pure bash for broad compatibility across macOS and Linux environments. It integrates seamlessly with OpenClaw agents, Claude Code's `CLAUDE.md` and `AGENTS.md` workflows, and any other markdown-based memory system, making it a versatile utility for various AI agent setups.
Best use case
The primary use case for OpenClaw MemoryBox is to automate and streamline the maintenance of an AI agent's long-term memory, especially when using markdown-based systems. Developers and users operating AI agents that generate substantial memory logs will benefit most, as it ensures agents can consistently access relevant information without hitting context window limitations or becoming sluggish due to excessive data. This leads to more reliable and efficient agent operations.
OpenClaw MemoryBox is a zero-dependency CLI tool designed to maintain the health and efficiency of AI agent memory, preventing context overflow by keeping `MEMORY.md` lean and organized.
Users should expect a consistently healthy, organized, and performant AI agent memory system, free from context overflow issues, leading to more reliable agent operation.
Practical example
Example input
memorybox doctor ~/openclaw
Example output
Memory health score: 92/100. Last archive: 2 days ago. 3 sections recommended for splitting.
When to use this skill
- When your AI agent's `MEMORY.md` or similar log files are growing too large.
- To diagnose and resolve issues with an agent's memory health.
- To automatically archive old, less relevant memory entries.
- To keep an agent's active memory context lean and focused.
When not to use this skill
- If your AI agent does not utilize a file-based, markdown memory system.
- If your agent's memory footprint is consistently minimal and doesn't require active management.
- If you prefer a custom-built or a non-CLI memory management solution.
- If your agent operates in an environment where `bash` scripts are not supported.
How SKILL.md — OpenClaw MemoryBox Compares
| Feature / Agent | SKILL.md — OpenClaw MemoryBox | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | easy | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
OpenClaw MemoryBox is a zero-dependency CLI tool designed to maintain the health and efficiency of AI agent memory, preventing context overflow by keeping `MEMORY.md` lean and organized.
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as easy. You can find the installation instructions above.
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
# SKILL.md — OpenClaw MemoryBox
> Install with: `clawhub install openclaw-memorybox`
## Metadata
```yaml
name: openclaw-memorybox
version: 2.2.0
description: Zero-dependency memory hygiene CLI — keeps MEMORY.md lean, prevents context overflow
author: Ramsbaby
license: MIT
tags: [memory, maintenance, cli, devtools, zero-dependency]
```
## What This Skill Does
Installs the `memorybox` CLI for maintaining AI agent memory health:
- **`memorybox doctor`** — Full diagnostic
- **`memorybox split`** — Interactive: move large sections to domains/
- **`memorybox health`** — Quick health score (0-100)
- **`memorybox archive`** — Move old daily logs to archive/
- **`memorybox watch`** — Background daemon: alerts when health drops
## Install
```bash
clawhub install openclaw-memorybox
```
Or manually:
```bash
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Ramsbaby/openclaw-memorybox/main/bin/memorybox \
-o /usr/local/bin/memorybox && chmod +x /usr/local/bin/memorybox
```
## Post-install
After install, initialize your workspace:
```bash
memorybox init ~/openclaw # or your workspace path
memorybox doctor ~/openclaw # check current health
```
## Optional: Weekly Health Cron
Add to your OpenClaw tasks.json:
```json
{
"id": "memory-health-weekly",
"name": "Weekly Memory Health Check",
"schedule": { "kind": "cron", "expr": "0 23 * * 0", "tz": "Asia/Seoul" },
"payload": {
"kind": "agentTurn",
"message": "Run: memorybox doctor ~/openclaw. If score < 80, run memorybox split and report."
}
}
```
## Dependencies
None. Zero external dependencies. Pure bash.
## Compatibility
- macOS 12+ / Linux (bash 3.2+)
- OpenClaw agents
- Claude Code (CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md workflow)
- Any markdown-based memory systemRelated Skills
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