# Thecardgoat Tcg Engines Memory Bank

> Memory Bank

- Skill: `tomevault-io/thecardgoat-tcg-engines-memory-bank` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/thecardgoat-tcg-engines-memory-bank`
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/thecardgoat-tcg-engines-memory-bank

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# Memory Bank

Manage development logs in `.ai_memory/` with chronological date ordering.

## Date Ordering Rule

**All entries use YYYY-MM-DD format. Newer entries appear FIRST (top of section).**

This ensures recent context takes precedence when reading logs.

## Operations

### 1. Create New Log

When starting a new feature/task:

```bash
# Get current branch
BRANCH=$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
```

1. Check if log exists: `ls .ai_memory/`
2. Copy template: `.ai_memory/TEMPLATE.md` → `.ai_memory/<branch-name>.md`
3. Fill Context section with current date and branch
4. Complete Problem Statement

### 2. Update Existing Log

When adding progress to an existing log:

1. Read current log
2. Identify section to update (Research, Proposed Solution, Status)
3. Add content while preserving structure

### 3. Add Implementation Entry

Add dated entries to the Implementation Log section. **Always prepend (newest first):**

```markdown
## Implementation Log

### 2025-12-29    ← NEW (add here)
- [x] Completed task A
- [ ] Started task B

### 2025-12-28    ← OLDER (stays below)
- [x] Initial setup
```

**Process:**
1. Get today's date: `date +%Y-%m-%d`
2. Check if today's entry exists
3. If exists: Add items to existing date section
4. If not: Create new date header at TOP of Implementation Log

### 4. Show Status

Report current Memory Bank state:

```
Memory Bank Status
==================
File: .ai_memory/<name>.md
Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD

Sections:
- [x] Context (complete)
- [x] Problem Statement (complete)
- [ ] Research (incomplete)
- [ ] Proposed Solution (incomplete)

Implementation Progress:
- 3 entries logged
- Latest: YYYY-MM-DD
```

## Quick Reference

| Action | Command Pattern |
|--------|-----------------|
| Create | Copy TEMPLATE.md, fill Context |
| Update | Read → Modify section → Write |
| Add Entry | Prepend dated entry to Implementation Log |
| Status | List sections, check completion |

## File Structure

```
.ai_memory/
├── README.md      # Documentation
├── TEMPLATE.md    # Copy for new logs
└── <branch>.md    # Active development logs
```

## Completion Report

After any operation, report:

```
Memory Bank: <operation>
========================
File: .ai_memory/<name>.md
Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Changes:
- <what was added/modified>

Next Steps:
- <suggested actions>
```

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