cognos-identity

Manage persistent agent identity and onboarding through Markdown files and shell scripts.

1|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Eli5DeFi/Cognos --skill cognos-identity
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cognos-identity
Source: https://github.com/Eli5DeFi/Cognos/tree/main/modules/cognos-identity
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Eli5DeFi/Cognos --skill cognos-identity

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI agents with a persistent memory of user identity and preferences, enabling personalized interactions and eliminating the need for repetitive onboarding in every new session.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Persistent Identity: Stores user details, preferences, and vocabulary across sessions.
  • Progressive Deepening: Learns and refines user identity over time through ambient analysis of conversations.
  • Automated Onboarding: Guides users through a brief initial setup to establish a baseline identity.
  • Use Case: An AI assistant remembers your preferred communication style, technical domain, and ongoing projects, allowing it to provide more relevant and efficient assistance from the very first interaction of any session.

Quick Start

Run the command /cognos:setup to begin the initial onboarding process for your AI agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about cognos-identity

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I give my AI agent persistent memory for user identity and preferences?

You can establish persistent agent identity by storing user details and preferences in plain Markdown files. This approach enables AI assistants to remember user profiles and maintain personalized context across multiple sessions without repetitive onboarding.

What is progressive deepening for AI agent personalization?

Progressive deepening is a mechanism that learns and refines user identity over time through ambient analysis of session history and interactions. It allows an AI agent to continuously update its understanding of user preferences and vocabulary without manual input.

How do I set up conversational onboarding for an AI assistant?

You can set up conversational onboarding by running a dedicated setup command to guide users through a brief initial process. This establishes a baseline identity profile stored locally, enabling personalized interactions from the very first session.

Can I manage AI agent memory using only shell scripts and Markdown?

Yes, you can manage persistent agent identity entirely through plain Markdown files and shell scripts. This lightweight approach supports commands for viewing, editing, and deepening identity information without requiring external databases or complex dependencies.

Does this approach to context management require any external dependencies?

No, this context management approach operates with zero external dependencies. It relies solely on local shell scripts and Markdown files to store and retrieve user profile data, ensuring lightweight and portable identity persistence.

Why does my AI assistant forget my preferences in every new session?

AI assistants forget preferences because they lack persistent identity storage between sessions. By implementing local profile files that retain user details and vocabulary, the assistant can load existing context and provide relevant assistance immediately.