How do I install the Memorybank Read skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add artsmc-claude-dev-agents/memorybank-read in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Which AI agents work with Memorybank Read?

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Is Memorybank Read free to use?

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Who published Memorybank Read?

artsmc (@artsmc-claude-dev-agents) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Memorybank Read by artsmc-claude-dev-agents

Name: Memorybank Read
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: artsmc

Memorybank Read

Quick overview of Memory Bank state. Validates structure, reads all 6 files in hierarchical order, and summarizes with staleness warnings. Use for "where did I leave off", "what's the project status", "catch me up", "what was I working on", "summarize the memory bank", returning to a project after time away, or checking if the memory bank needs updating.

artsmc Updated Sep 10, 2026

File contents

Memory Bank: Read

Quick overview of current Memory Bank state.

Helper Scripts Available:

scripts/validate_memorybank.py - Structure validation
scripts/detect_stale.py - Staleness check

Workflow

1. Validate

python3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project

2. Check Staleness

python3 scripts/detect_stale.py /path/to/project

3. Read Files in Order

Read following the hierarchy:

projectbrief.md → Foundation
productContext.md → Product vision
techContext.md → Technical setup
systemPatterns.md → Architecture
activeContext.md → Current work
progress.md → Status

4. Present Summary

Memory Bank Summary
===================

Status: ✓ Valid (or ⚠ Issues detected)

## Project Brief
- Purpose: [Brief description]
- Key Objectives: [List]

## Product Context
- User Problems: [Summary]
- Key Features: [List]

## Technical Context
- Stack: [Technologies]
- Key Dependencies: [List]

## System Patterns
- Architecture: [Overview]
- Key Decisions: [List]

## Active Context (Updated: YYYY-MM-DD)
- Current Focus: [What's being worked on]
- Blockers: [Issues]
- Next Steps: [Actions]

## Progress
- What's Working: [Successes]
- What's Left: [Remaining work]
- Status: [Overall state]

## Health Check
- Validation: ✓ Passed
- Staleness: [Score]
- Warnings: [Count]

See scripts/README.md for complete documentation.

Frequently asked questions