para-memory-files

Store and retrieve agent knowledge in markdown and yaml files using PARA.

Updated May 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bychrisr/now-company --skill para-memory-files-bychrisr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: para-memory-files
Source: https://github.com/bychrisr/now-company/tree/main/skills/para-memory-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bychrisr/now-company --skill para-memory-files-bychrisr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the issue of AI memory loss between sessions by providing a structured, persistent file-based storage system that organizes knowledge, daily events, and user preferences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PARA Organization: Implements Tiago Forte's Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives method to keep information logically structured.
  • Multi-Layered Memory: Manages a knowledge graph of atomic facts, a chronological timeline of daily notes, and a repository of tacit user knowledge.
  • Semantic Recall: Integrates with qmd for advanced vector and keyword-based retrieval of past context and project plans.

Quick Start

Use the para-memory-files skill to save a new project fact about the current client to the items.yaml file in the projects directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about para-memory-files

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

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How do I set up persistent memory for AI agents across different chat sessions?

Persistent memory for AI agents is achieved by implementing a file-based storage system that organizes knowledge using the PARA methodology. This approach structures information into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives, ensuring context survives across session boundaries.

What is the PARA method for organizing AI knowledge management files?

The PARA method for AI knowledge management organizes files into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It structures a multi-layered memory system containing atomic facts, daily timeline logs, and tacit user knowledge repositories.

Do I need qmd to enable semantic search for AI agent memory files?

Yes, you need qmd to enable semantic search for AI agent memory files. The system requires qmd to perform advanced vector-based retrieval and keyword search operations over stored markdown and yaml files.

How do I store atomic facts and daily timeline logs in an AI memory system?

To store atomic facts and daily timeline logs in an AI memory system, you save them as structured markdown and yaml files within a PARA directory structure. This creates a chronological timeline and a knowledge graph of facts.

What's the best way to retrieve past project context and user preferences for an AI agent?

The best way to retrieve past project context and user preferences is by using a file-based memory system with semantic search. It manages tacit user knowledge and retrieves past plans through vector and keyword-based queries.

Can I use yaml and markdown files for AI agent knowledge management?

Yes, you can use yaml and markdown files for AI agent knowledge management. The system stores atomic facts in items.yaml files and logs daily events, enabling structured knowledge persistence across sessions.