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memory-management
Two-tier memory system that makes Claude a true workplace collaborator. Decodes shorthand, acronyms, nicknames, and internal language so Claude understands requests like a colleague would. CLAUDE.md for working memory, memory/ directory for the full knowledge base.
Why this skill is useful
Adds a structured memory management system that allows Claude to decode internal language and shorthand, enhancing workplace collaboration capabilities.
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What this skill does
Memory Management Memory makes Claude your workplace collaborator - someone who speaks your internal language. The Goal Transform shorthand into understanding: Without memory, that request is meaningless. With memory, Claude knows: todd → Todd Martinez, Finance lead, prefers Slack PSR → Pipeline Status Report (weekly sales doc) oracle → Oracle Systems deal, not the company Architecture CLAUDE.md (Hot Cache): Top ~30 people you interact with most ~30 most common acronyms/terms Active projects (5-15) Your preferences Goal: Cover 90% of daily decoding needs memory/glossary.md (Full Glossary): Complete decoder ring - everyone, every term Searched when something isn't in CLAUDE.md Can grow indefinitely memory/people/, projects/, context/: Rich detail when needed for execution Full profiles, history, context Lookup Flow This tiered approach keeps CLAUDE.md lean (~100 lines) while supporting unlimited scale in memory/. File Locations Working memory: CLAUDE.md in current working directory Deep memory: memory/ subdirectory Working Memory Format (CLAUDE.md) Use tables for compactness. Target ~50-80 lines total. Deep Memory Format (memory/) memory/glossary.md - The decoder ring: memory/people/{name}.md: memory/projects/{name}.md: memory/context/company.md: How to Interact Decoding User Input (Tiered Lookup) Always decode shorthand before acting on requests: Example: Adding Memory When user says "remember this" or "X means Y": 1. Glossary items (acronyms, terms, shorthand): Add to memory/glossary.md If frequently used, add to CLAUDE.md Quick Glossary 2. People: Create/update memory/people/{name}.md Add to CLAUDE.md Key People if important Capture nicknames - critical for decoding 3. Projects: Create/update memory/projects/{name}.md Add to CLAUDE.md Active Projects if current Capture codenames - "Phoenix", "the migration", etc. 4. Preferences: Add to CLAUDE.md Preferences section Recalling Memory When user asks "who is X" or "what does X mean": 1. Check CLAUDE.md first 2. …
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Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills anthropics/memory-management