para-memory-files

Organize and retrieve knowledge across sessions using a PARA-based file memory system.

2|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rishith-c/staple --skill para-memory-files-rishith-c
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: para-memory-files
Source: https://github.com/rishith-c/staple/tree/main/skills/para-memory-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rishith-c/staple --skill para-memory-files-rishith-c

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Persistent, file-based memory organized by Tiago Forte's PARA method helps you capture, store, and retrieve personal and project knowledge across sessions. It provides a durable, structured framework to prevent memory loss and information scatter by placing facts, notes, and tacit knowledge into a living memory system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-layer memory model: a knowledge graph under life/ (PARA) with summary.md and items.yaml, daily notes under memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md, and tacit knowledge stored in MEMORY.md.
  • Enables recall via qmd queries, weekly syntheses, and planning workflows; supports non-deletion of facts with superseding updates.
  • Practical use cases include long-term project planning, personal knowledge management, and cross-session context restoration.

Quick Start

Save facts to the PARA memory structure as you work.

Frequently Asked Questions about para-memory-files

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I store and recall personal knowledge across sessions without losing context?

You can restore cross-session context using a file-based memory system that organizes daily notes and tacit knowledge. It prevents information scatter by placing facts into a durable structure, ensuring you recall knowledge without losing project history.

How does the PARA method work for personal knowledge management?

The PARA method organizes knowledge into a structured knowledge graph under a life directory, containing summary files and structured YAML schemas for atomic facts. It enforces non-deletion of facts with superseding updates, ensuring your personal knowledge base remains durable and accurate.

What is the best way to organize daily notes and long-term plans for project planning?

The best way to organize daily notes and plans is using a three-layer memory model: daily notes stored by date, tacit knowledge in a memory file, and long-term plans in a dedicated directory. This structure supports decay-aware synthesis and cross-session context restoration.

Can I query my saved notes and facts to recall specific information?

Yes, you can recall specific information using qmd queries against your saved knowledge graph. This allows you to retrieve stored facts and daily notes efficiently, enabling durable recall across your personal knowledge management workflow.

Does file-based memory support non-deletion of facts when information changes?

Yes, file-based memory enforces non-deletion of facts by using superseding updates. When information changes, the system updates the structured YAML schemas with new data while preserving the original atomic facts, preventing memory loss.

When do I need decay-aware synthesis for my notes and knowledge graph?

Decay-aware synthesis is needed during weekly syntheses to manage long-term project planning and personal knowledge. It helps process accumulated daily notes and tacit knowledge, ensuring your knowledge graph remains relevant without being overwhelmed by outdated information.