memorybank-update

Review and update Memory Bank files for consistency and stale data.

3|Updated Nov 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/artsmc/claude-dev-agents --skill memorybank-update
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Skill: memorybank-update
Source: https://github.com/artsmc/claude-dev-agents/tree/main/skills/memory-bank-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/artsmc/claude-dev-agents --skill memorybank-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Memory Bank Update Skill ensures all memory-bank files stay current, consistent, and free of stale data by guiding a structured review and proposing targeted updates, especially for activeContext.md and progress.md.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Review: Reads project memory files and suggests precise edits to improve clarity, consistency, and relevance.
  • Targeted Updates: Focuses on hot items like activeContext.md and progress.md to accelerate completion of memory-bank tasks.
  • Audit-ready Proposals: Outputs a clear set of proposed changes ready for review and approval.

Quick Start

Initiate a full memory-bank review with memorybank-update, then follow the proposed changes after user approval.

Frequently Asked Questions about memorybank-update

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

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How do I update memory bank files to remove stale data?

To update memory bank files and remove stale data, initiate a structured review that reads projectbrief.md, productContext.md, techContext.md, systemPatterns.md, activeContext.md, and progress.md to validate consistency and propose targeted edits for curator approval.

Can I automate consistency validation across multiple markdown documentation files?

Consistency validation across markdown documentation files can be automated using helper scripts that read memory bank files, detect stale data, extract todos, and output audit-ready proposed changes for your review.

What is the best way to extract todos from activeContext.md and progress.md?

The best way to extract todos from activeContext.md and progress.md is to run a guided memory bank review that leverages validation scripts to surface targeted edits and accelerate completion of memory-bank tasks.

Does the memory bank update process require manual file edits after validation?

The memory bank update process requires manual approval, as the validation scripts propose audit-ready targeted edits that you must review and approve before applying changes to the memory bank files.

When should I run a memory bank consistency review?

A memory bank consistency review should be run when you need to verify that activeContext.md and progress.md reflect current project status, ensuring all documentation is free of stale data and aligned with recent changes.