recall

Search read-only memory index for notes, decisions, and lessons by topic.

16|3|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/YehudaFrankel/clankbrain --skill recall-yehudafrankel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recall
Source: https://github.com/YehudaFrankel/clankbrain/tree/main/.claude/skills/recall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YehudaFrankel/clankbrain --skill recall-yehudafrankel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Memory recall is essential for referencing past decisions, lessons, and context across sessions. This skill provides a fast, read-only memory search that lets you fetch relevant notes by topic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic memory search: find related memories even with different wording
  • Fallback to keyword search when semantic index is unavailable
  • Read-only access to memory data; never writes memory during recall
  • Use cases include retrieving decisions, lessons, and topics across sessions or documents to inform current work.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to recall memory about a topic, e.g., '/recall X'.

Frequently Asked Questions about recall

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search past session history for specific coding decisions?

You can search past session history by requesting a memory recall of a specific topic. The skill queries a read-only memory index to retrieve relevant past decisions and context.

Can I retrieve project context using semantic search across previous files?

Yes, semantic search retrieves project context across previous files even when the wording differs. If the semantic index is unavailable, it falls back to a keyword grep.

Does recalling memory modify or write new data to the session history?

No, recalling memory does not write new data. The process provides read-only access to the memory index to fetch relevant notes without modifying the existing session history.

What is the best way to look up past lessons and notes across development sessions?

The best way to look up past lessons is to execute a memory recall command for your topic. This fetches project learnings and notes from a read-only memory index instantly.

Do I need an existing memory index to perform a semantic search?

Yes, you need an existing memory index to perform a semantic search. If the index is missing, the system falls back to a keyword grep to find relevant notes.

Why does my memory search return notes with different wording than my query?

Your memory search returns differently worded notes because it uses semantic search. This mechanism matches the meaning of your query to related memories, rather than relying on exact keywords.