distill-dairy

Extract reusable memory candidates from daily notes and present a numbered shortlist.

1|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/terencefan/inority-workspace --skill distill-dairy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: distill-dairy
Source: https://github.com/terencefan/inority-workspace/tree/main/skills/distill-dairy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/terencefan/inority-workspace --skill distill-dairy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extract reusable long-term-memory candidates from daily notes under .codex/memory/dairy/, to reduce manual curation and speed memory growth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Distill the oldest eligible dairy note into concise, reusable lessons suitable for long-term memory stores.
  • Present a numbered shortlist for promotion into USER.md, WORKSPACE.md, SOUL.md, or credential.yaml.
  • Archive the processed dairy note and automatically continue with the next eligible pre-today note.

Quick Start

Use $distill-dairy to read the oldest eligible pre-today note from .codex/memory/dairy/, extract high-value lessons, present a numbered shortlist, and archive the source note after the user makes a selection.

Frequently Asked Questions about distill-dairy

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

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How do I extract long-term memory candidates from daily notes?

To extract long-term memory candidates from daily notes, the Skill reads the oldest eligible note from your dairy directory, distills reusable lessons, and presents a numbered shortlist for promotion to durable memory files.

How does backlog processing work for daily dairy notes?

Backlog processing for dairy notes applies strictly to the oldest pre-today file using a dedicated script, ensuring deterministic sequencing before archiving the source note and continuing automatically to the next entry.

Can I promote distilled lessons into specific memory files like USER.md?

Yes, you can promote distilled lessons into specific memory files like USER.md, WORKSPACE.md, SOUL.md, or credential.yaml by selecting from the numbered shortlist extracted from your dairy notes.

What is the best way to automate memory archiving from daily notes?

The best way to automate memory archiving from daily notes is to process the oldest eligible entry, extract high-value lessons, and automatically archive the source file after you select items for promotion.

What happens to a dairy note after memory distillation is complete?

After memory distillation is complete, the dairy note is archived automatically, and the system proceeds to process the next eligible pre-today note in the backlog.

Do I need any external dependencies to distill dairy notes into durable memories?

No external dependencies are required to distill dairy notes into durable memories; the Skill operates independently using a built-in script to locate and process the oldest eligible notes.