para-memory-files

To organize and recall knowledge across sessions, you can use a PARA-based, file-backed memory system. It structures information into per-layer memory organization with atomic fact storage in YAML, ensuring persistent context without data loss.

The PARA method for personal knowledge management categorizes information into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. This Skill applies it by maintaining a knowledge graph layered memory with per-entity summary.md and items.yaml files for structured recall.

To create a new entity in the PARA memory system, set up a directory with a summary.md and items.yaml file. You then write daily notes that feed into the memory graph, storing atomic facts in the YAML structure for later retrieval.

You can update facts in YAML without permanent deletion by using the superseding rules. The system maintains fact durability by archiving inactive items and superseding old facts rather than removing them, preserving the full history of your knowledge graph.

This knowledge management approach supports daily notes and weekly syntheses. It integrates daily planning with the memory graph to generate weekly summaries, allowing you to recall past context and maintain structured knowledge over time.

The best way to maintain a persistent knowledge graph is using a file-backed system with per-layer memory organization. By storing atomic facts in YAML and avoiding deletion through superseding rules, you ensure durable, structured recall across sessions.