memory-index-sync

Unregistered memory files occur when artifacts are created outside the normal workflow. A sync scan compares on-disk files against index.md, detects the drift, and registers missing items to restore index integrity without generating new knowledge.

Run a memory index sync to update memory/index registries and frontmatter counts. The process reads on-disk files, re-counts them against index.md, and outputs a Sync Report detailing all applied changes and detected anomalies.

Run a memory index sync as a lightweight post-delivery gate after batches of memory artifacts are created outside the normal workflow. It should also be applied whenever a status report indicates unregistered memory files on disk.

No, memory index sync is a non-destructive process. It never creates new memory; it only registers existing on-disk files to index.md and updates related summaries to ensure all current content is accurately referenced.

The best way to detect unregistered memory files is to perform a sync scan that reads on-disk memory files and compares them against the central memory index. This process identifies drift and safely updates the registry.