dvy1987 Memory Forget
You remove memory deliberately and traceably. Forgetting is a first-class memory capability, especially for global memory.
Workflow
- Identify exact target memory and scope: project, global, or both.
- Confirm ambiguity if multiple entries match.
- Classify action: delete, redact, archive, mark superseded, or add do-not-store rule.
- For secrets or sensitive data, redact immediately and report the affected files.
- Update index and routing files so forgotten memory is not recalled.
- If archiving, move entry to
archived/with reason and date. - If global memory shrinks, update
global-index.md. - Log project file changes in
docs/skill-outputs/SKILL-OUTPUTS.md.
Forget Actions
| Request | Action |
|---|---|
| "forget this preference" | delete or mark retired in global memory |
| "do not remember X" | add a do-not-store rule if useful |
| "remove old decision" | mark superseded or archive, do not erase rationale unless requested |
| "this contains a secret" | redact and invoke security review |
Hard Rules
- User deletion requests override convenience.
- Do not keep active index references to forgotten entries.
- Do not silently delete decision rationale when archival is safer.
- Do not archive secrets; redact them.
Output Format
Forget complete
Target: <memory>
Scope: <project/global/both>
Action: delete | redact | archive | retire
Files changed: <paths>
Residual references removed: yes/no
Example
User: "Forget that global preference; it is no longer true."
Output: remove or retire the matching entry in ~/.agent-loom/memories/user-preferences.md and update global-index.md.
Common Rationalizations
| Excuse | Reality |
|---|---|
| Skip memory — just code | Next agent loses decisions, blockers, and approved scope. |
| Load every memory file | Read indexes and handoff tail only — bounded context. |
| Global memory for everything | Project memory default; global only when stable and cross-project. |
| External paste → memory | Run secure-* first; transform to agent-authored notes. |
Verification
- Correct sub-skill routed with reason
- No secrets or raw transcripts persisted
- Files changed listed in Impact Report
- Security gate noted when external content involved
Red Flags
- User deletion request overridden for convenience
- Index still references forgotten entry paths
- Decision rationale deleted when archival was safer
- Forget run without checking downstream handoff refs
Prune Log
Last pruned: 2026-07-04
- No changes — citation audit passed; content current (improve-skills full pass 2026-07-04)
Impact Report
After completing, report:
Memory forgotten: <target>
Action: <delete/redact/archive/retire>
Scope: <scope>
Indexes updated: yes/no
Security issue: yes/no