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para-memory-files

Organizes memory and knowledge into PARA-based hierarchical file structures.

Updated Apr 13, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#recall#memory#knowledge#notes#para
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npx skills add https://github.com/santhank8/paperclone --skill para-memory-files-santhank8
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: para-memory-files
Source: https://github.com/santhank8/paperclone/tree/main/skills/para-memory-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/santhank8/paperclone --skill para-memory-files-santhank8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Persistent memory across sessions is hard to maintain without a structured system. PARA Memory Files provides a file-based memory model organized by Tiago Forte's PARA method, spanning three layers: a knowledge graph in $AGENT_HOME/life/ with per-entity folders containing summary.md and items.yaml, a daily notes layer at $AGENT_HOME/memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md, and tacit knowledge captured in $AGENT_HOME/MEMORY.md. It also defines planning rules, memory decay, weekly synthesis, and recall via qmd.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Knowledge graph: store durable facts as atomic YAML entries under projects/areas/resources/archives with summary.md and items.yaml for quick context and on-demand facts.
  • Daily notes: maintain raw timeline entries in memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md to capture the day-to-day flow and decisions.
  • Tacit knowledge: capture user operating patterns and lessons learned in MEMORY.md for long-term behavior shaping.
  • Planning and synthesis: perform weekly syntheses, track fact recency, and ensure no deletions by superseding outdated facts with links to newer ones.

Quick Start

Create a new entity under $AGENT_HOME/life/projects with summary.md and items.yaml, and begin journaling a daily note at $AGENT_HOME/memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md.

What to expect after activation?

This memory model provides a structured, replayable, and recoverable record of knowledge and decisions across time, enabling smarter recall and planning.

Frequently Asked Questions about para-memory-files

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize long-term memory and knowledge across sessions?▼

You can organize long-term memory across sessions using the PARA method, which structures knowledge into projects, areas, resources, and archives for a replayable record of decisions.

What is the best way to structure persistent personal knowledge using markdown files?▼

Structure persistent personal knowledge through a three-layer model: a knowledge graph with summary.md and items.yaml, daily notes at memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md, and tacit knowledge in MEMORY.md.

How do I create a PARA knowledge graph for tracking project facts and decisions?▼

Create a PARA knowledge graph by setting up per-entity folders under life/ containing an items.yaml for atomic facts and a summary.md for quick context, enabling on-demand recall of durable project facts.

How do I handle memory decay and outdated facts in a long-term planning system?▼

Handle memory decay by tracking fact recency and performing weekly syntheses, superseding outdated facts with links to newer ones rather than deleting them to maintain an accurate historical record.

Where should I store tacit knowledge and user operating patterns for behavior shaping?▼

Store tacit knowledge and user operating patterns in a dedicated MEMORY.md file to capture long-term lessons learned, shaping behavior and improving future planning across sessions.

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