shortterm

Deduplicate, compress, and archive agent memory files by importance classification.

8|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Meme-Theory/meme-engine --skill shortterm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shortterm
Source: https://github.com/Meme-Theory/meme-engine/tree/main/plugins/research-clab/templates/skills/shortterm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Meme-Theory/meme-engine --skill shortterm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the issue of growing and unmanageable agent memory files by intelligently collapsing, deduplicating, and archiving information to maintain efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Memory Optimization: Reduces the size of agent memory by identifying and removing redundant or stale information.
  • Classification: Classifies memory content into CRITICAL, REFERENCE, and STALE categories to prioritize important data.
  • Structural Analysis: Identifies duplication, verbosity, and supersession chains within memory files.
  • Use Case: For an agent that has been running for a long time, use this skill to clean up its memory, making it faster to access and more efficient to manage.

Quick Start

Use the shortterm skill to collapse the memory for the agent named 'researcher'.

Frequently Asked Questions about shortterm

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

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How do I optimize agent memory files to reduce storage footprint?

Agent memory optimization collapses and compresses files by deduplicating, classifying, and archiving content. This reduces the storage footprint and maintains efficient access for long-running agents by removing redundant or stale information.

What is the best way to deduplicate and compress long-term AI agent memory?

The best way to deduplicate and compress AI agent memory is to classify content into CRITICAL, REFERENCE, and STALE categories, then analyze structural problems like duplication and verbosity to archive or remove unnecessary data.

How does structural analysis identify verbosity and supersession chains in agent memory?

Structural analysis identifies verbosity and supersession chains by classifying memory content by domain importance and detecting redundant information. Agents then autonomously execute file edits based on provided reports to collapse the memory.

Can I target specific agent memories for archiving instead of processing all of them?

Yes, you can target specific agent memories for archiving or process all agent memories sequentially. The optimization skill collapses targeted files by classifying information by domain importance and removing duplicated or stale content.

Why does long-running agent memory become unmanageable and how do I clean it up?

Long-running agent memory becomes unmanageable due to growing redundant and stale information. You can clean it up by collapsing and archiving files, which classifies data by domain importance and executes autonomous edits to maintain efficiency.

Do I need autonomous file editing permissions to classify and optimize agent memory?

Yes, autonomous file editing permissions are required. The optimization process requires agents to classify information by domain importance and execute file edits autonomously based on provided structural analysis reports.