# Searching Memory

> Retrieves pi-context-repo notes and checks memory sync state. Use to find prior preferences, read memory files, or synchronize requested updates.

- Skill: `edmundmiller/searching-memory` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add edmundmiller/searching-memory`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/edmundmiller/searching-memory/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: edmundmiller (https://skillmd.com/u/edmundmiller)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/edmundmiller/searching-memory

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# Searching memory

Use `memory_read` for a known path, `memory_search` for a keyword,
`memory_list` for directory discovery, and `memory_recall` for old conversation
context. Paths are relative to the memory repository (e.g. `system/style.md`).

For requested maintenance, merge stale notes with `memory_write` and
`memory_commit`; preserve frontmatter `description`, `limit`, and protected
`read_only`. Stay within file limits and leave read-only files unchanged.

`/memory` shows status/history. When remote synchronization is authorized,
`git -C "$MEMORY_DIR" push` publishes local memory commits; an ahead status
alone does not authorize publication.