consolidate-memory

Memory consolidation works by taking stock of your memory directory, consolidating overlaps and stale facts, and tidying the index. It separates durable context like preferences and relationships from dated items, retiring outdated notes to ensure quicker, more reliable recall.

The best way to keep a memory index under 200 lines is to run a consolidation pass that enforces one entry per line in the format "- [Title](file.md) — hook". This prunes outdated notes while preserving durable information for future sessions.

Yes, memory consolidation separates durable context such as preferences, relationships, and recurring workflows from dated items. It merges overlaps and retires outdated notes to keep your knowledge base current and reliable.

To tidy a cluttered MEMORY.md file, instruct a reflective consolidation pass over the file and all topic files. This updates the index to stay under 200 lines, keeping one line per entry while preserving durable information and retiring dated items.

You should run a memory consolidation pass when your memory directory has overlapping entries or stale facts that hinder reliable recall. It inventories topic files, fixes outdated notes, and updates the index to maintain a clean, durable knowledge base.