Status: unwired. As of v1.9.4, no command or agent
invokes Skill(memory-palace:memory-palace-architect).
The /palace create command does palace creation directly
without routing through this skill. The architectural
guidance below is reference material; consult it when
designing a new palace by hand. Tracked for follow-up in
the April 2026 skill audit.
Table of Contents
Memory Palace Architect
Design and construct virtual memory palaces for spatial knowledge organization. This skill guides you through creating memorable spatial structures that enhance recall and organize complex information.
What It Is
A memory palace is a mnemonic technique that uses spatial visualization to organize and recall information. This skill provides a systematic approach for:
- Analyzing knowledge domains for optimal spatial mapping
- Designing architectural layouts that reflect conceptual relationships
- Creating multi-sensory associations for enhanced recall
- Building navigable structures for knowledge retrieval
Quick Start
Create a New Palace
python scripts/palace_manager.py create "My Palace" "programming" --metaphor workshop
Verification: Run python --version to verify Python environment.
List Existing Palaces
python scripts/palace_manager.py list
Verification: Run python --version to verify Python environment.
View Palace Status
python scripts/palace_manager.py status
Verification: Run python --version to verify Python environment.
When To Use
- Creating knowledge structures for complex topics
- Organizing large amounts of related information
- Building persistent, project-specific memory systems
- Designing learning pathways for skill acquisition
- Structuring documentation or reference material
When NOT To Use
- Quick knowledge search
- use knowledge-locator instead
- Session-specific context - use
session-palace-builder
- Quick knowledge search
- use knowledge-locator instead
- Session-specific context - use
session-palace-builder
Architectural Templates
| Template |
Best For |
Key Features |
| Fortress |
Security, defense, production-grade systems |
Strong boundaries, layered access |
| Library |
Knowledge, research, documentation |
Organized shelves, categorized sections |
| Workshop |
Practical skills, tools, techniques |
Workbenches, tool areas, project spaces |
| Garden |
Organic growth, evolving knowledge |
Plots, seasons, interconnected paths |
| Observatory |
Exploration, discovery, patterns |
Viewing platforms, star maps, instruments |
Core Workflow
- Analyze Domain - Identify concepts, relationships, and hierarchy
- Design Layout - Choose metaphor and spatial organization
- Map Associations - Create memorable imagery and connections
- Encode Details - Add sensory attributes and ambient atmosphere
- Validate Palace - Test recall efficiency and navigation
Detailed Resources
- Domain Analysis Guide: See
modules/domain-analysis.md
- Layout Patterns: See
modules/layout-patterns.md
- Sensory Encoding: See
modules/sensory-encoding.md
- Validation Metrics: See
modules/validation.md
- Franklin Protocol: See
modules/franklin-protocol.md - Apply the original learning algorithm to palace design
Integration
Works with:
knowledge-locator - For searching across palacessession-palace-builder - For temporary session palacesdigital-garden-cultivator - For evolving knowledge bases
Expected Outputs
- Complete palace schema with spatial coordinates
- Sensory encoding profile for each location
- Navigation guide and connection map
- Recall testing results and optimization recommendations
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
If palace creation fails, check that the metaphor argument matches one of the supported templates (Fortress, Library, Workshop, Garden, Observatory). For script errors, ensure the palace_manager.py script has executable permissions and that your Python environment meets the requirements listed in pyproject.toml.
Exit Criteria
Source: athola/claude-night-market → plugins/memory-palace/skills/memory-palace-architect/SKILL.md
1---2name: memory-palace-architect3description: Designs memory palace structures with spatial layouts and domain organization. Use when creating a new palace or planning knowledge architecture by hand.4---56> **Status: unwired**. As of v1.9.4, no command or agent7> invokes `Skill(memory-palace:memory-palace-architect)`.8> The `/palace create` command does palace creation directly9> without routing through this skill. The architectural10> guidance below is reference material; consult it when11> designing a new palace by hand. Tracked for follow-up in12> the April 2026 skill audit.1314## Table of Contents1516- [What It Is](#what-it-is)17- [Quick Start](#quick-start)18- [Create a New Palace](#create-a-new-palace)19- [List Existing Palaces](#list-existing-palaces)20- [View Palace Status](#view-palace-status)21- [When to Use](#when-to-use)22- [Architectural Templates](#architectural-templates)23- [Core Workflow](#core-workflow)24- [Detailed Resources](#detailed-resources)25- [Integration](#integration)26- [Expected Outputs](#expected-outputs)272829# Memory Palace Architect3031Design and construct virtual memory palaces for spatial knowledge organization. This skill guides you through creating memorable spatial structures that enhance recall and organize complex information.3233## What It Is3435A memory palace is a mnemonic technique that uses spatial visualization to organize and recall information. This skill provides a systematic approach for:36- Analyzing knowledge domains for optimal spatial mapping37- Designing architectural layouts that reflect conceptual relationships38- Creating multi-sensory associations for enhanced recall39- Building navigable structures for knowledge retrieval4041## Quick Start4243### Create a New Palace44```bash45python scripts/palace_manager.py create "My Palace" "programming" --metaphor workshop46```47**Verification:** Run `python --version` to verify Python environment.4849### List Existing Palaces50```bash51python scripts/palace_manager.py list52```53**Verification:** Run `python --version` to verify Python environment.5455### View Palace Status56```bash57python scripts/palace_manager.py status58```59**Verification:** Run `python --version` to verify Python environment.6061## When To Use6263- Creating knowledge structures for complex topics64- Organizing large amounts of related information65- Building persistent, project-specific memory systems66- Designing learning pathways for skill acquisition67- Structuring documentation or reference material6869## When NOT To Use7071- Quick knowledge search72 - use knowledge-locator instead73- Session-specific context - use74 session-palace-builder75- Quick knowledge search76 - use knowledge-locator instead77- Session-specific context - use78 session-palace-builder7980## Architectural Templates8182| Template | Best For | Key Features |83|----------|----------|--------------|84| **Fortress** | Security, defense, production-grade systems | Strong boundaries, layered access |85| **Library** | Knowledge, research, documentation | Organized shelves, categorized sections |86| **Workshop** | Practical skills, tools, techniques | Workbenches, tool areas, project spaces |87| **Garden** | Organic growth, evolving knowledge | Plots, seasons, interconnected paths |88| **Observatory** | Exploration, discovery, patterns | Viewing platforms, star maps, instruments |8990## Core Workflow91921. **Analyze Domain** - Identify concepts, relationships, and hierarchy932. **Design Layout** - Choose metaphor and spatial organization943. **Map Associations** - Create memorable imagery and connections954. **Encode Details** - Add sensory attributes and ambient atmosphere965. **Validate Palace** - Test recall efficiency and navigation9798## Detailed Resources99100- **Domain Analysis Guide**: See `modules/domain-analysis.md`101- **Layout Patterns**: See `modules/layout-patterns.md`102- **Sensory Encoding**: See `modules/sensory-encoding.md`103- **Validation Metrics**: See `modules/validation.md`104- **Franklin Protocol**: See `modules/franklin-protocol.md` - Apply the original learning algorithm to palace design105106## Integration107108Works with:109- `knowledge-locator` - For searching across palaces110- `session-palace-builder` - For temporary session palaces111- `digital-garden-cultivator` - For evolving knowledge bases112113## Expected Outputs114115- Complete palace schema with spatial coordinates116- Sensory encoding profile for each location117- Navigation guide and connection map118- Recall testing results and optimization recommendations119## Troubleshooting120121### Common Issues122123If palace creation fails, check that the `metaphor` argument matches one of the supported templates (Fortress, Library, Workshop, Garden, Observatory). For script errors, ensure the `palace_manager.py` script has executable permissions and that your Python environment meets the requirements listed in `pyproject.toml`.124125## Exit Criteria126127- [ ] `scripts/palace_manager.py create "<name>" "<domain>" --metaphor128 <template>` completes without error and adds the palace to the129 index130- [ ] `scripts/palace_manager.py list` shows the newly created palace131 by the name supplied during creation132- [ ] Created palace schema includes spatial coordinates, a sensory133 encoding profile, and a navigation guide134- [ ] The `metaphor` argument resolves to one of the five supported135 templates (Fortress, Library, Workshop, Garden, Observatory);136 if not, error is reported with the valid list137- [ ] Recall testing results or optimization recommendations are138 produced as part of the Expected Outputs section139140---141142**Source:** [`athola/claude-night-market`](https://github.com/athola/claude-night-market) → `plugins/memory-palace/skills/memory-palace-architect/SKILL.md`
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