para-memory-files

Organizes persistent agent memory into PARA folders with YAML facts and daily notes.

Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Douglas-v/strategic-ai-paperclip-lab --skill para-memory-files-douglas-v
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: para-memory-files
Source: https://github.com/Douglas-v/strategic-ai-paperclip-lab/tree/main/paperclip/skills/para-memory-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Douglas-v/strategic-ai-paperclip-lab --skill para-memory-files-douglas-v

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What problem does it solve? AI agents lose all context when a session restarts, forcing users to repeat themselves and re-explain projects, people, and preferences. This Skill provides a file-based memory system that persists knowledge across sessions using Tiago Forte's PARA method. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Three-Layer Memory: A PARA-organized knowledge graph (projects, areas, resources, archives) with atomic YAML facts, daily timeline notes, and a tacit knowledge file capturing user patterns. - Memory Decay and Synthesis: Facts are tracked with access counts and recency tiers (hot, warm, cold), and weekly synthesis rewrites summaries so stale information drops out of context without being deleted. - Semantic Recall via qmd: Retrieve past context with vector search, BM25 keyword search, or hybrid reranking instead of grepping files. - Use Case: After a user mentions a client three times, create an entity folder under areas/companies, store durable facts in items.yaml, and recall them weeks later with a qmd semantic query. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to remember a fact about a current project and store it in the appropriate PARA entity folder.

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 give an AI agent persistent memory across sessions?

Store knowledge in files rather than context. This Skill uses PARA folders with summary.md and items.yaml per entity, daily notes for raw timelines, and a MEMORY.md file for user patterns, so memory survives session restarts.

What is the PARA method for organizing notes?

PARA sorts information into Projects (active work with deadlines), Areas (ongoing responsibilities), Resources (reference topics), and Archives (inactive items). Entities move to archives when they become inactive.

How does semantic search recall past agent conversations?

The qmd tool indexes the agent home folder and supports vector similarity, BM25 keyword search, and reranked hybrid queries. This finds relevant memories even when the wording differs from the original note.

When should a new entity folder be created in memory?

Create an entity when something is mentioned three or more times, has a direct relationship to the user such as family or coworkers, or is a significant project or company. Otherwise record it only in daily notes.

Does memory decay delete old facts?

No. Facts are never deleted; they are superseded or deprioritized. Cold facts drop out of summary.md during weekly synthesis but remain in items.yaml and can be reheated by accessing them again.