# c-memory

This skill keeps user preferences, project details, and other context in files between sessions. Use it when an agent should pick up where earlier work left off.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · ★ 173
- Author: daxaur
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw/tree/HEAD/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-05-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/c-memory

## What it does

The skill stores memory as Markdown in `~/.claude/memory/`. Key details go in `MEMORY.md`; separate files hold information about people, preferences, and projects, while `journal.md` records session summaries. At the start of a session, read `MEMORY.md`, which should stay under 100 lines.

Save details such as the user’s role, recurring tasks, project context, and corrections. Do not put passwords, API keys, or other secrets in these files. Ask before replacing an existing entry, and move longer notes out of `MEMORY.md` into topic-specific files.

When `c-obsidian` is installed, the skill uses `obsidian-cli` to mirror memory into Obsidian’s `AI/` folder and add session logs to daily notes. Without `c-obsidian`, that sync path does not run; the Markdown files remain in `~/.claude/memory/`.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-memory -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/c-memory/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-memory -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-memory -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install daxaur/openpaw c-memory
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-memory -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw --path skills/c-memory
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add daxaur/openpaw --skill c-memory -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/daxaur/openpaw/tree/HEAD/skills/c-memory/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- carry user preferences across sessions
- reload context for active projects
- keep a dated log of session work
- organize notes about people and projects separately

## Example prompts
- Remember that I prefer concise replies and use TypeScript for this project.
- Read my memory before changing the active project.
- Add a summary of this session to the journal and sync it with Obsidian.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: c-memory
description: Persistent memory across Claude Code sessions — remember facts, preferences, and context
tags: [memory, context, persistence]
---

# Memory — Persistent Context

Store and recall facts, preferences, and context across Claude Code sessions.

## How It Works

Memory lives in `~/.claude/memory/` as plain markdown files. Read them at session start, write to them when you learn something important.

## Directory Structure

```
~/.claude/memory/
├── MEMORY.md          # Key facts — always read this first
├── people.md          # People the user mentions (names, roles, preferences)
├── preferences.md     # User preferences (tools, workflows, habits)
├── projects.md        # Active projects and their context
└── journal.md         # Session log — append-only, dated entries
```

## Session Start

At the beginning of every session, read `~/.claude/memory/MEMORY.md` to load context. This file should be concise — under 100 lines.

## When to Save

Save to memory when the user:
- Shares their name, role, or preferences
- Mentions people they work with
- Describes a project or recurring task
- Says "remember this" or "don't forget"
- Corrects you about something

## Writing Rules

- **MEMORY.md**: Key facts only. Keep under 100 lines. Update, don't append.
- **people.md**: Name, role, relationship, preferences. One section per person.
- **preferences.md**: Tools, workflows, communication preferences.
- **projects.md**: Project name, status, key files, context.
- **journal.md**: Append a dated entry at the end of each session summarizing what was done.

## Commands

```bash
# Read memory
cat ~/.claude/memory/MEMORY.md

# List memory files
ls ~/.claude/memory/

# Append to journal
echo "## $(date +%Y-%m-%d)" >> ~/.claude/memory/journal.md
```

## Example MEMORY.md

```markdown
# Memory

## User
- Name: Alex
- Role: Frontend developer
- Prefers TypeScript, uses Neovim
- Timezone: PST

## Active Projects
- ctrl.build — DeFi workflow automation (Next.js + Solidity)
- openpaw — CLI tool for Claude Code setup

## Preferences
- Concise responses, no emoji unless asked
- Always use bun instead of npm
- Dark mode everything
```

## Guidelines

- Never store passwords, API keys, or secrets in memory files
- Always ask before overwriting existing memory entries
- If memory files don't exist, create them on first write
- Keep MEMORY.md focused — move details to topic-specific files

## Obsidian Sync (Auto)

If `c-obsidian` is also installed (check `ls ~/.claude/skills/c-obsidian/`), automatically sync memory to Obsidian:

### On Memory Write
When saving to any memory file, also mirror to Obsidian in an `AI/` folder:
```bash
obsidian-cli create "AI/Memory" --content "$(cat ~/.claude/memory/MEMORY.md)"
obsidian-cli create "AI/People" --content "$(cat ~/.claude/memory/people.md)"
obsidian-cli create "AI/Preferences" --content "$(cat ~/.claude/memory/preferences.md)"
obsidian-cli create "AI/Projects" --content "$(cat ~/.claude/memory/projects.md)"
```

### Journal → Daily Note
Append session logs to both `journal.md` and Obsidian's daily note:
```bash
````
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