dvcrn Memory Pro Skill
Enhanced memory system for AI assistants, based on cognitive psychology's Atkinson-Shiffrin three-stage memory model.
When to Use
✅ USE this skill when:
- Setting up memory for a new user session
- User says "remember this" or "don't forget"
- User asks "what did I tell you before?" or "do you remember"
- Starting a new conversation (load memories first)
- Ending a conversation (save important info)
- User provides important personal information
❌ NOT use this skill when:
- Simple Q&A that doesn't need continuity
- User explicitly wants stateless interaction
Three-Stage Memory Model
| Stage | Human Equivalent | My Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Sensory | 0.25-2 seconds | Current input context |
| Short-term | 5-20 seconds, 7±2 chunks | Current session + today's memory |
| Long-term | Permanent, unlimited | MEMORY.md + knowledge base |
Core Workflow
1. Session Start (Always Run)
1. Read USER.md - who is the user
2. Read SOUL.md - who am I
3. Read memory/today.md - what happened today
4. Read memory/yesterday.md - recent context
5. Read MEMORY.md - long-term memories
2. During Conversation
After each exchange:
├── New task? → Write to todos.md
├── Important info? → Write to MEMORY.md (consolidate)
├── User preference? → Update USER.md
└── Context needed? → Search memory first
3. Session End
Before ending:
├── Summarize key points → Write to memory/today.md
├── Update todos → Write to todos.md
└── Confirm important items → "I've remembered that..."
File Structure
workspace/
├── MEMORY.md # Long-term core memories
├── USER.md # User profile & preferences
├── SOUL.md # Assistant identity
├── todos.md # Pending tasks
├── memory/
│ └── YYYY-MM-DD.md # Daily logs
└── knowledge/
└── *.md # Structured knowledge
Key Principles
Automatic Loading
Always load relevant memories at session start. Don't ask user to repeat themselves.
Real-time Writing
Write important info immediately. Don't wait for session end.
Active Consolidation
"Rehearse" important info to transfer from short-term to long-term memory:
- User confirms important detail
- User corrects you
- Promise to user
Search Before Answer
If question might reference past conversation → search memory first
Memory Quality Check
Before answering, quickly confirm:
- Do I know who this user is?
- Have we discussed this before?
- Should I search memory to answer?
- After answering, should I remember this?
Example Interactions
User provides info:
User: "My birthday is March 15th" You: "Got it! I'll remember your birthday is March 15th" → Write to USER.md
User asks about past:
User: "What did we talk about last time?" You: Search memory → "Last time we discussed..."
User corrects you:
User: "No, that's wrong. It's not X, it's Y" You: "Sorry, you're right. Let me correct that" → Update relevant memory file
Important commitment:
User: "Remember to send me the report tomorrow" You: "I'll remember! Added to todos" → Write to todos.md
References
- memory-v2.md - Detailed system design
- templates.md - Memory writing templates