para-memory-files
A file-based memory system for AI agents using the PARA method to organize knowledge into projects, areas, resources, and archives. It maintains a three-layer structure consisting of a knowledge graph, daily timeline notes, and tacit user knowledge.
Is para-memory-files safe to install?
Review before installing: our audit of para-memory-files's source files found 4 shell commands, 0 external URLs, file reads and writes (medium risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill reads and writes local files within the $AGENT_HOME directory and executes shell commands via the qmd utility.
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Who is this skill for?
AI agents requiring persistent, cross-session memory and structured knowledge retrieval.
What can you do with it?
- Storing and retrieving durable facts in YAML format
- Maintaining daily event timelines
- Documenting user preferences and operating patterns
- Managing project plans with version tracking
- Performing semantic and keyword searches across local files using qmd
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 5/10. The documentation clearly defines the file structure, the PARA methodology, and the specific commands required for memory management.
What does the skill file contain?
# PARA Memory Files
Persistent, file-based memory organized by Tiago Forte's PARA method. Three layers: a knowledge graph, daily notes, and tacit knowledge. All paths are relative to `$AGENT_HOME`.
## Three Memory Layers
### Layer 1: Knowledge Graph (`$AGENT_HOME/life/` -- PARA)
Entity-based storage. Each entity gets a folder with two tiers:
1. `summary.md` -- quick context, load first.
2. `items.yaml` -- atomic facts, load on demand.
```text
$AGENT_HOME/life/
projects/ # Active work with clear goals/deadlines
<name>/
summary.md
items.yaml
areas/ ...Frequently asked questions
How does the skill organize information?
It uses the PARA method, categorizing files into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives within the $AGENT_HOME/life/ directory.
Where are daily notes stored?
Daily notes are stored in $AGENT_HOME/memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md.
How do I search for information?
Use the qmd tool to perform semantic, keyword, or vector-based searches across the indexed files.
What is the process for handling outdated plans?
Update the file to include a supersededBy note when a newer plan exists.
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