# Memorybank Read

> Quick overview of Memory Bank state. Validates structure, reads all 6 files in hierarchical order, and presents formatted summary with staleness warnings.. Use when Codex should run the converted memorybank-read workflow.

- Skill: `artsmc/memorybank-read` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add artsmc/memorybank-read`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/artsmc/memorybank-read/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: artsmc (https://skillmd.com/u/artsmc)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/artsmc/memorybank-read

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# Memorybank Read

Converted Claude skill workflow for Codex/OpenAI use.

## Source

Converted from `skills/memory-bank-read/SKILL.md`.

## Converted Instructions

The content below was adapted from the Claude source. Rewrite tool and runtime assumptions as needed when they refer to Claude-only features.

# 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
```bash
python3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project
```

### 2. Check Staleness
```bash
python3 scripts/detect_stale.py /path/to/project
```

### 3. Read Files in Order
Read following the hierarchy:
1. projectbrief.md → Foundation
2. productContext.md → Product vision
3. techContext.md → Technical setup
4. systemPatterns.md → Architecture
5. activeContext.md → Current work
6. 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.