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Memorybank Update by artsmc-claude-dev-agents

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

Memorybank Update

Review and update Memory Bank files. Full mode reads all 6 files and proposes targeted updates; --quick mode (formerly memory-bank-sync) updates only activeContext.md + progress.md. Full mode for "update the memory bank", "refresh documentation", "sync all memory bank files", architecture changes, or major milestones. Quick for "quick save", "save my progress", "mark this as done", "update where I left off", or recording a finished task without a full review.

artsmc Updated Sep 10, 2026

File contents

Memory Bank: Update

Comprehensive review and update of entire Memory Bank, with a --quick mode (formerly /memory-bank-sync) for fast 2-file saves.

Helper Scripts Available:

scripts/validate_memorybank.py - Pre/post validation
scripts/detect_stale.py - Find outdated info
scripts/extract_todos.py - Extract action items
scripts/sync_active.py - Fast 2-file update (quick mode)

Quick Mode (--quick)

Fast sync of activeContext.md + progress.md ONLY — skips the full 6-file review below. Use after individual tasks, for a quick save before ending a session, or minor progress updates. NOT for architecture changes (run full mode).

Does NOT touch: projectbrief, productContext, techContext, systemPatterns.

python3 scripts/sync_active.py /path/to/project \
  --active '{"Current Focus": "...", "Learnings": "..."}' \
  --progress '{"What'''s Working": "- Finished task"}' \
  --append

Full quick-mode procedure, output format, and performance notes: references/quick-mode.md.

Full Workflow

1. Announce

"Understood. Initiating a full Memory Bank review and update."

1.5. Health Check (Staleness Detection)

find /home/artsmc/.claude/memory-bank -name "*.md" -mtime +7 -printf "STALE: %f (last modified %TD)\n"

Flag any files older than 7 days for priority attention. Every file must have a Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD line after its title.

2. Validate

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

Fix any errors before proceeding.

3. Detect Staleness

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

Identify files needing attention.

4. Read All Files

Read in hierarchical order:

projectbrief.md
productContext.md, techContext.md, systemPatterns.md
activeContext.md
progress.md

5. Extract TODOs

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

Get current action items.

6. Propose Updates

Based on analysis, propose specific changes to each file. Focus heavily on:

activeContext.md - Current work, recent changes, next steps
progress.md - Move completed items, update status

7. Wait for Confirmation

Present proposal, wait for user approval.

8. Apply Updates

Update files based on approved changes.

9. Validate Result

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

When to Use

After implementing significant changes
When new patterns/decisions made
User explicitly requests update
After multiple tasks completed

See scripts/README.md for complete documentation.

---name: memorybank-updatedescription: Review and update Memory Bank files. Full mode reads all 6 files and proposes targeted updates; --quick mode (formerly memory-bank-sync) updates only activeContext.md + progress.md. Full mode for "update the memory bank", "refresh documentation", "sync all memory bank files", architecture changes, or major milestones. Quick for "quick save", "save my progress", "mark this as done", "update where I left off", or recording a finished task without a full review.---# Memory Bank: UpdateComprehensive review and update of entire Memory Bank, with a `--quick` mode (formerly /memory-bank-sync) for fast 2-file saves.**Helper Scripts Available:**- `scripts/validate_memorybank.py` - Pre/post validation- `scripts/detect_stale.py` - Find outdated info- `scripts/extract_todos.py` - Extract action items- `scripts/sync_active.py` - Fast 2-file update (quick mode)## Quick Mode (--quick)Fast sync of activeContext.md + progress.md ONLY — skips the full 6-file review below. Use after individual tasks, for a quick save before ending a session, or minor progress updates. NOT for architecture changes (run full mode).Does NOT touch: projectbrief, productContext, techContext, systemPatterns.```bashpython3 scripts/sync_active.py /path/to/project \ --active '{"Current Focus": "...", "Learnings": "..."}' \ --progress '{"What'''s Working": "- Finished task"}' \ --append```Full quick-mode procedure, output format, and performance notes: `references/quick-mode.md`.## Full Workflow### 1. Announce"Understood. Initiating a full Memory Bank review and update."### 1.5. Health Check (Staleness Detection)```bashfind /home/artsmc/.claude/memory-bank -name "*.md" -mtime +7 -printf "STALE: %f (last modified %TD)\n"```Flag any files older than 7 days for priority attention. Every file must have a `Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD` line after its title.### 2. Validate```bashpython3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project```Fix any errors before proceeding.### 3. Detect Staleness```bashpython3 scripts/detect_stale.py /path/to/project```Identify files needing attention.### 4. Read All FilesRead in hierarchical order:- projectbrief.md- productContext.md, techContext.md, systemPatterns.md- activeContext.md- progress.md### 5. Extract TODOs```bashpython3 scripts/extract_todos.py /path/to/project```Get current action items.### 6. Propose UpdatesBased on analysis, propose specific changes to each file.Focus heavily on:- **activeContext.md** - Current work, recent changes, next steps- **progress.md** - Move completed items, update status### 7. Wait for ConfirmationPresent proposal, wait for user approval.### 8. Apply UpdatesUpdate files based on approved changes.### 9. Validate Result```bashpython3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project```## When to Use- After implementing significant changes- When new patterns/decisions made- User explicitly requests update- After multiple tasks completedSee `scripts/README.md` for complete documentation.

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