gaia-memory-management-cross-agent

Load another agent's sidecar files read-only with per-agent budget caps.

2|Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gaiastudio-ai/gaia-public --skill gaia-memory-management-cross-agent
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Skill: gaia-memory-management-cross-agent
Source: https://github.com/gaiastudio-ai/gaia-public/tree/main/plugins/gaia/skills/gaia-memory-management-cross-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gaiastudio-ai/gaia-public --skill gaia-memory-management-cross-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cross-agent memory operations and shared budget monitoring enable cross-workflow context sharing while preventing budget overruns. It splits functionality from gaia-memory-management to keep each skill under the 300-line limit, while providing read-only cross-reference loading and budget-aware utilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-reference loading (ADR-015): read-only access to another agent's sidecar files during workflow steps.
  • Budget monitoring (ADR-014): shared utility to compute thresholds and trigger archival when budget is exceeded.
  • Companion pairing: designed to work with gaia-memory-management to cover session-load and session-save paths.

Quick Start

Invoke cross-reference loading during a workflow step by specifying the target agent and file in the memory-reads block.

Frequently Asked Questions about gaia-memory-management-cross-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I read another agent's memory during a workflow step?

Cross-reference loading enables read-only access to a target agent's sidecar files during workflow steps by specifying the target agent and file in the memory-reads block. This supports multi-agent context sharing across sessions.

How does budget management prevent memory overruns in multi-agent workflows?

Budget monitoring computes threshold limits and triggers archival when per-agent budget caps are exceeded. This enforces governance during cross-agent memory operations to prevent budget overruns in shared workflows.

Do I need gaia-memory-management to use cross-agent memory loading?

Yes, this Skill is designed as a companion to gaia-memory-management. Pairing them covers both session-load and session-save paths, providing complete multi-agent memory and budget management functionality.

What's the best way to share context between agents without exceeding budget limits?

Use read-only cross-reference loading with budget-aware controls. The framework reads target sidecar files while enforcing per-agent budget caps, following safety checks and governance described in ADR-015 and ADR-014.

Why was cross-agent memory functionality split into a separate skill?

The split keeps each skill under the 300-line limit while isolating read-only cross-reference loading and budget-aware utilities. This maintains focused functionality for cross-agent context sharing and budget monitoring.

Can I write to another agent's sidecar files using cross-reference loading?

No, cross-reference loading is strictly read-only. The framework enforces safety checks and per-agent budget caps to ensure agents can only access target sidecar files without modifying them during multi-agent sessions.