memory-capture

Capture decisions, preferences, and learnings into memories files.

1|Updated Jul 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Factory-AI/factory --skill memory-capture
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: memory-capture
Source: https://github.com/Factory-AI/factory/tree/main/examples/power-user-skills/memory-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Factory-AI/factory --skill memory-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Memory-capture helps you save decisions, preferences, and learnings to dedicated memories files so you can reference them later.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Save personal and project memories in centralized files
  • Structure entries with dates, categories, and summaries for easy review
  • Improve onboarding, knowledge retention, and decision traceability

Quick Start

Use memory-capture to append a decision or note to your memories file, e.g. add a new entry to ~/.factory/memories.md as described in the process.

Frequently Asked Questions about memory-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save decisions and learnings to a memories file for future sessions?

To save decisions and learnings to a memories file, you append structured entries with dates, categories, and summaries to ~/.factory/memories.md or .factory/memories.md for future reference and knowledge consolidation.

What is the designated structure for a project-memory entry in memories.md?

A project-memory entry in memories.md uses a designated structure that organizes records with dates, categories, and summaries to ensure easy review and decision traceability across long-running sessions.

When do I need to capture preferences into a dedicated memories file?

You need to capture preferences into a dedicated memories file during onboarding, long-running sessions, or knowledge consolidation to improve personal retention and maintain project context.

Can I store personal and project memories in the same memories file?

Yes, you can store personal and project memories in the same centralized memories file, as the capture process works across both contexts to structure entries for easy review and onboarding.

Do I need any dependencies to append notes to .factory/memories.md?

No, you do not need any dependencies to append notes to .factory/memories.md, as the skill operates independently to format and write entries to the designated file path.

What is the best way to consolidate knowledge and improve decision traceability?

The best way to consolidate knowledge and improve decision traceability is to append structured entries with dates and categories to a centralized memories file, ensuring future sessions can reference past decisions.