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This skill enables the agent to record and recall observations about the user's work patterns, habits, and preferences.

Strengths

Personalizes interactions based on past patterns
Integrates with daily rituals (standup, weekly review)
Simple local storage in a single text file
Flexible tagging for contextual retrieval

Limitations

Requires proactive and consistent use to be effective
Single file may become unwieldy at scale
Only works where the file is accessible (same environment)

When to use it

Ideal for tracking work habits, preferences, and energy patterns over time.

When not to use it

Avoid if you prefer a built-in memory solution or don't want to maintain a separate notes file.

Examples

Record an extended break

I just extended my break by 20 minutes. Can you record this as a timing pattern in my memo?

Recall energy patterns during standup

During standup, check my memo for energy patterns and timing habits that might be relevant today.

Log a success

That last deep work session was really productive. Record it as a success in my memo with the @focus tag.

Memo Skill - Personal Memory System

Record and retrieve observations about user's work patterns, habits, and preferences.

First: Check the Clock

Before recording or recalling, run: date "+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S %Z"

Time context is essential for memos - patterns are time-sensitive.

Purpose

Make Claude more personal and adapted to aviz's work style by:

Recording patterns as they emerge
Retrieving relevant memories when context matches
Learning from what works and what doesn't

Data Location

data/memo.md - Single searchable file with tagged entries

Tags (for search)

Behavior Tags

#timing - Time-related patterns (late starts, extended breaks, etc.)
#energy - Energy levels, drops, what helps
#habit - Recurring behaviors
#preference - How user likes things done
#blocker - What gets in the way
#success - What worked well
#pattern - General patterns

Context Tags

@standup - Relevant during daily standup
@planning - Relevant when planning
@night - Night session specific
@morning - Morning specific
@focus - Deep work sessions
@review - Weekly review relevant

Project Tags

Use project names: @my-course @252events @dreemz @vocalvault @fabula etc.

When to RECORD (proactively)

Record a memo when you notice:

Time pattern - Break extended, session ran long/short, late start
Energy pattern - When energy dropped, what helped
Preference expressed - User states how they like something
Success - Something worked particularly well
Blocker - Something got in the way
Habit - Recurring behavior (positive or negative)

Entry Format

### YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM #tag1 #tag2 @context
**Observation:** What happened factually
**Insight:** What this means for future interactions

When to RECALL (proactively)

Retrieve relevant memos during:

Standup - Search @standup #timing #habit
Planning - Search @planning #preference #pattern
Energy drop - Search #energy #blocker
Similar context - Search relevant @context or @project
Weekly review - Search #success #blocker #pattern

Usage Examples

Recording

When user extends a break:

I notice you extended the break. Let me note this pattern.
[Add entry to memo.md]

Recalling

During standup:

[Search memo.md for @standup #timing]
Based on past patterns, I see you often start later than planned...

Integration with GTD

Use during /standup - recall timing patterns
Use during /boost - recall energy strategies that worked
Use during /review - surface patterns for reflection
Use during /prioritize - recall preference patterns

Personal Memory System

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