self-modify

Modify memory, personality, and cron schedules with validation and backups.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jihwan97-hash/jino-memory --skill self-modify
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Skill: self-modify
Source: https://github.com/jihwan97-hash/jino-memory/tree/main/skills/self-modify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jihwan97-hash/jino-memory --skill self-modify

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Safely modify the agent's memory, personality, skills, and cron schedules with validation, backups, and logs to prevent misconfiguration and data loss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Safe modification workflow with validation, automatic backups, and change logging.
  • Supports creating or updating dependent skills when recurring tasks are discovered.
  • Rollback, deprecation, and targeted updates to memory, skills, and cron schedules.

Quick Start

Use the self-modify tool to safely update HOT-MEMORY.md and CLAUDE.md with backups and a changelog entry.

Frequently Asked Questions about self-modify

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

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How do I safely modify agent memory and personality files without causing data loss?

You can safely modify agent memory by applying validation checks, generating automatic backups, and recording change logs before any updates. This workflow prevents misconfiguration and data loss when altering memory and personality files.

What is the best way to update cron schedules and memory configurations with rollback support?

The best way to update cron schedules and memory configurations is using a guarded workflow that provides version history and rollback capabilities. This ensures you can revert deprecated changes if a scheduled task or memory update fails.

Can I update HOT-MEMORY.md and CLAUDE.md while enforcing token limits and guardrails?

Yes, you can update HOT-MEMORY.md and CLAUDE.md while enforcing token limits and guardrails. The modification workflow validates constraints and creates targeted backups specifically for these warm-memory context files.

How do I create or update dependent skills when recurring tasks are discovered?

You can create or update dependent skills when recurring tasks are discovered by applying targeted updates through a safe modification workflow. This process logs changes and maintains version history for the new skill configurations.

What are the limitations of modifying warm-memory contexts without automatic backups?

Modifying warm-memory contexts without automatic backups risks data loss and misconfiguration across HOT-MEMORY.md and CLAUDE.md. Without enforced guardrails and change logging, you lose the ability to rollback or deprecate failed updates safely.