Example:
---
name: project-overview
description: Skillrena repo purpose and structure
---
Writing Memories
Writes or updates memory files with proper YAML frontmatter in the agent's memories directory. Use when saving new project learnings or updating existing memory files.
majiayu000 Updated Writing Memories by majiayu000 · 02812c2
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---name: writing-memoriesdescription: Writes or updates memory files with proper YAML frontmatter in the agent's memories directory. Use when saving new project learnings or updating existing memory files.---
<quick_start>
- Write to `./.{AGENT_NAME}/skills/memories/<name>/SKILL.md`.
- Create the directory if needed.
- Prepend the required header if missing.
</quick_start>
<configuration>
<file_format>
- Path: `./.{AGENT_NAME}/skills/memories/<name>/SKILL.md`
- The `<name>` is the memory name using hyphens (e.g., `project-overview`, `suggested-commands`)
- The file must be named `SKILL.md` (uppercase)
</file_format>
<header_rules>
- The header uses YAML frontmatter (between `---` delimiters)
- **Required fields:**
- `name` - the memory name (must match the folder name)
- `description` - brief description of what this memory contains and when to use it
- The `description` field must NOT contain colons (`:`) after the initial one
- Good: `description: Brief summary of project structure`
- Bad: `description: Project structure: components and layout`
- Keep the description on a single line
- Do NOT add extra fields like `type` or `mutable` - only `name` and `description` are required
</header_rules>
</configuration>
<templates>
<header>
Every `SKILL.md` file **must** have this exact header format:
```
---
name: <memory-name>
description: <brief description without colons>
---
```
Example:
```
---
name: project-overview
description: Skillrena repo purpose and structure
---
```
</header>
</templates>
<decision_points>
- Existing memory? Update if the info is the same topic; otherwise create a new file.
- Multiple small notes? Consolidate into one concise memory. If you see more than 10 memories it is a good idea to consolidate them into 5 memories.
</decision_points>
<quality_checklist>
- Concise and actionable
- No duplication with other memories
- Sources or file paths included when relevant
</quality_checklist>
<failure_modes>
- Missing description: add a short, specific summary.
- Wrong path: keep memories under `./.{AGENT_NAME}/skills/memories/`.
</failure_modes>
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Frequently asked questions
Run npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/writing-memories in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.
Writes or updates memory files with proper YAML frontmatter in the agent's memories directory. Use when saving new project learnings or updating existing memory files. It is listed under AI & ML on SkillMD.
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majiayu000 (@majiayu000) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.