memory

Manage hierarchical talloc-based memory allocations with ownership and cleanup for ikigai.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/multicam/ikigai-rev --skill memory-multicam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: memory
Source: https://github.com/multicam/ikigai-rev/tree/main/.claude-i/library/memory
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/multicam/ikigai-rev --skill memory-multicam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

talloc provides hierarchical memory allocation for ikigai, enabling automatic cleanup, explicit ownership, and built-in debugging to make lifecycles predictable and safe.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic cleanup of child allocations when a parent is freed
  • Explicit ownership model where each allocation has a single owner and clear transfer rules
  • Debugging utilities including leak reporting and memory-tree visualization
  • Guidance for common patterns: short-lived request handling, temporary contexts, and struct-field ownership

Quick Start

Initialize a root talloc context and allocate objects as its children to ensure automatic cleanup.

Frequently Asked Questions about memory

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

FAQPage Schema
How does hierarchical memory management handle automatic cleanup for child allocations?

Hierarchical memory management automatically frees all child allocations when their parent context is destroyed, ensuring predictable cleanup and preventing dangling pointers without manual intervention.

What is the best way to manage short-lived request handling and temporary memory contexts?

The best way to manage short-lived requests is using temporary memory contexts where allocations are tied to the request lifecycle, allowing automatic cleanup when the request completes.

How do I track down memory leaks during debugging with hierarchical allocations?

Debugging hierarchical allocations involves using built-in leak reporting and memory-tree visualization utilities to identify unowned allocations and trace them back to their parent contexts.

Does this memory management approach support explicit ownership transfer between components?

Yes, explicit ownership semantics enforce a single owner per allocation with clear transfer rules, allowing safe ownership transfer between components like request handlers and configuration loaders.

When do I need deterministic lifecycles for config loading instead of garbage collection?

Deterministic lifecycles are needed for config loading when you require predictable cleanup timing and zero-initialization of memory, ensuring no stale data persists after configuration changes.