Elite Longterm Memory 🧠

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name: elite-longterm-memory

version: 1.2.3

description: "Ultimate AI agent memory system for Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT & Copilot. WAL protocol + vector search + git-notes + cloud backup. Never lose context again. Vibe-coding ready."

author: NextFrontierBuilds

keywords: [memory, ai-agent, ai-coding, long-term-memory, vector-search, lancedb, git-notes, wal, persistent-context, claude, claude-code, gpt, chatgpt, cursor, copilot, github-copilot, openclaw, moltbot, vibe-coding, agentic, ai-tools, developer-tools, devtools, typescript, llm, automation]

metadata:

openclaw:

emoji: "🧠"

requires:

env:

- OPENAI_API_KEY

plugins:

- memory-lancedb

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# Elite Longterm Memory 🧠

**The ultimate memory system for AI agents.** Combines 6 proven approaches into one bulletproof architecture.

Never lose context. Never forget decisions. Never repeat mistakes.

Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    ELITE LONGTERM MEMORY                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐             │
│  │   HOT RAM   │  │  WARM STORE │  │  COLD STORE │             │
│  │             │  │             │  │             │             │
│  │ SESSION-    │  │  LanceDB    │  │  Git-Notes  │             │
│  │ STATE.md    │  │  Vectors    │  │  Knowledge  │             │
│  │             │  │             │  │  Graph      │             │
│  │ (survives   │  │ (semantic   │  │ (permanent  │             │
│  │  compaction)│  │  search)    │  │  decisions) │             │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘             │
│         │                │                │                     │
│         └────────────────┼────────────────┘                     │
│                          ▼                                      │
│                  ┌─────────────┐                                │
│                  │  MEMORY.md  │  ← Curated long-term           │
│                  │  + daily/   │    (human-readable)            │
│                  └─────────────┘                                │
│                          │                                      │
│                          ▼                                      │
│                  ┌─────────────┐                                │
│                  │ SuperMemory │  ← Cloud backup (optional)     │
│                  │    API      │                                │
│                  └─────────────┘                                │
│                                                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

The 5 Memory Layers

Layer 1: HOT RAM (SESSION-STATE.md)

**From: bulletproof-memory**

Active working memory that survives compaction. Write-Ahead Log protocol.

# SESSION-STATE.md — Active Working Memory

## Current Task
[What we're working on RIGHT NOW]

## Key Context
- User preference: ...
- Decision made: ...
- Blocker: ...

## Pending Actions
- [ ] ...

**Rule:** Write BEFORE responding. Triggered by user input, not agent memory.

Layer 2: WARM STORE (LanceDB Vectors)

**From: lancedb-memory**

Semantic search across all memories. Auto-recall injects relevant context.

# Auto-recall (happens automatically)
memory_recall query="project status" limit=5

# Manual store
memory_store text="User prefers dark mode" category="preference" importance=0.9

Layer 3: COLD STORE (Git-Notes Knowledge Graph)

**From: git-notes-memory**

Structured decisions, learnings, and context. Branch-aware.

# Store a decision (SILENT - never announce)
python3 memory.py -p $DIR remember '{"type":"decision","content":"Use React for frontend"}' -t tech -i h

# Retrieve context
python3 memory.py -p $DIR get "frontend"

Layer 4: CURATED ARCHIVE (MEMORY.md + daily/)

**From: OpenClaw native**

Human-readable long-term memory. Daily logs + distilled wisdom.

workspace/
├── MEMORY.md              # Curated long-term (the good stuff)
└── memory/
    ├── 2026-01-30.md      # Daily log
    ├── 2026-01-29.md
    └── topics/            # Topic-specific files

Layer 5: CLOUD BACKUP (SuperMemory) — Optional

**From: supermemory**

Cross-device sync. Chat with your knowledge base.

export SUPERMEMORY_API_KEY="your-key"
supermemory add "Important context"
supermemory search "what did we decide about..."

Layer 6: AUTO-EXTRACTION (Mem0) — Recommended

**NEW: Automatic fact extraction**

Mem0 automatically extracts facts from conversations. 80% token reduction.

npm install mem0ai
export MEM0_API_KEY="your-key"

const { MemoryClient } = require('mem0ai');
const client = new MemoryClient({ apiKey: process.env.MEM0_API_KEY });

// Conversations auto-extract facts
await client.add(messages, { user_id: "user123" });

// Retrieve relevant memories
const memories = await client.search(query, { user_id: "user123" });

Benefits:

Quick Setup

1. Create SESSION-STATE.md (Hot RAM)

cat > SESSION-STATE.md << 'EOF'
# SESSION-STATE.md — Active Working Memory

This file is the agent's "RAM" — survives compaction, restarts, distractions.

## Current Task
[None]

## Key Context
[None yet]

## Pending Actions
- [ ] None

## Recent Decisions
[None yet]

---
*Last updated: [timestamp]*
EOF

2. Enable LanceDB (Warm Store)

In `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`:

{
  "memorySearch": {
    "enabled": true,
    "provider": "openai",
    "sources": ["memory"],
    "minScore": 0.3,
    "maxResults": 10
  },
  "plugins": {
    "entries": {
      "memory-lancedb": {
        "enabled": true,
        "config": {
          "autoCapture": false,
          "autoRecall": true,
          "captureCategories": ["preference", "decision", "fact"],
          "minImportance": 0.7
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Initialize Git-Notes (Cold Store)

cd ~/clawd
git init  # if not already
python3 skills/git-notes-memory/memory.py -p . sync --start

4. Verify MEMORY.md Structure

# Ensure you have:
# - MEMORY.md in workspace root
# - memory/ folder for daily logs
mkdir -p memory

5. (Optional) Setup SuperMemory

export SUPERMEMORY_API_KEY="your-key"
# Add to ~/.zshrc for persistence

Agent Instructions

On Session Start

1. Read SESSION-STATE.md — this is your hot context

2. Run `memory_search` for relevant prior context

3. Check memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md for recent activity

During Conversation

1. **User gives concrete detail?** → Write to SESSION-STATE.md BEFORE responding

2. **Important decision made?** → Store in Git-Notes (SILENTLY)

3. **Preference expressed?** → `memory_store` with importance=0.9

On Session End

1. Update SESSION-STATE.md with final state

2. Move significant items to MEMORY.md if worth keeping long-term

3. Create/update daily log in memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md

Memory Hygiene (Weekly)

1. Review SESSION-STATE.md — archive completed tasks

2. Check LanceDB for junk: `memory_recall query="*" limit=50`

3. Clear irrelevant vectors: `memory_forget id=<id>`

4. Consolidate daily logs into MEMORY.md

The WAL Protocol (Critical)

**Write-Ahead Log:** Write state BEFORE responding, not after.

| Trigger | Action |

|---------|--------|

| User states preference | Write to SESSION-STATE.md → then respond |

| User makes decision | Write to SESSION-STATE.md → then respond |

| User gives deadline | Write to SESSION-STATE.md → then respond |

| User corrects you | Write to SESSION-STATE.md → then respond |

**Why?** If you respond first and crash/compact before saving, context is lost. WAL ensures durability.

Example Workflow

User: "Let's use Tailwind for this project, not vanilla CSS"

Agent (internal):
1. Write to SESSION-STATE.md: "Decision: Use Tailwind, not vanilla CSS"
2. Store in Git-Notes: decision about CSS framework
3. memory_store: "User prefers Tailwind over vanilla CSS" importance=0.9
4. THEN respond: "Got it — Tailwind it is..."

Maintenance Commands

# Audit vector memory
memory_recall query="*" limit=50

# Clear all vectors (nuclear option)
rm -rf ~/.openclaw/memory/lancedb/
openclaw gateway restart

# Export Git-Notes
python3 memory.py -p . export --format json > memories.json

# Check memory health
du -sh ~/.openclaw/memory/
wc -l MEMORY.md
ls -la memory/

Why Memory Fails

Understanding the root causes helps you fix them:

| Failure Mode | Cause | Fix |

|--------------|-------|-----|

| Forgets everything | `memory_search` disabled | Enable + add OpenAI key |

| Files not loaded | Agent skips reading memory | Add to AGENTS.md rules |

| Facts not captured | No auto-extraction | Use Mem0 or manual logging |

| Sub-agents isolated | Don't inherit context | Pass context in task prompt |

| Repeats mistakes | Lessons not logged | Write to memory/lessons.md |

Solutions (Ranked by Effort)

1. Quick Win: Enable memory_search

If you have an OpenAI key, enable semantic search:

openclaw configure --section web

This enables vector search over MEMORY.md + memory/*.md files.

2. Recommended: Mem0 Integration

Auto-extract facts from conversations. 80% token reduction.

npm install mem0ai

const { MemoryClient } = require('mem0ai');

const client = new MemoryClient({ apiKey: process.env.MEM0_API_KEY });

// Auto-extract and store
await client.add([
  { role: "user", content: "I prefer Tailwind over vanilla CSS" }
], { user_id: "ty" });

// Retrieve relevant memories
const memories = await client.search("CSS preferences", { user_id: "ty" });

3. Better File Structure (No Dependencies)

memory/
├── projects/
│   ├── strykr.md
│   └── taska.md
├── people/
│   └── contacts.md
├── decisions/
│   └── 2026-01.md
├── lessons/
│   └── mistakes.md
└── preferences.md

Keep MEMORY.md as a summary (<5KB), link to detailed files.

Immediate Fixes Checklist

| Problem | Fix |

|---------|-----|

| Forgets preferences | Add `## Preferences` section to MEMORY.md |

| Repeats mistakes | Log every mistake to `memory/lessons.md` |

| Sub-agents lack context | Include key context in spawn task prompt |

| Forgets recent work | Strict daily file discipline |

| Memory search not working | Check `OPENAI_API_KEY` is set |

Troubleshooting

**Agent keeps forgetting mid-conversation:**

→ SESSION-STATE.md not being updated. Check WAL protocol.

**Irrelevant memories injected:**

→ Disable autoCapture, increase minImportance threshold.

**Memory too large, slow recall:**

→ Run hygiene: clear old vectors, archive daily logs.

**Git-Notes not persisting:**

→ Run `git notes push` to sync with remote.

**memory_search returns nothing:**

→ Check OpenAI API key: `echo $OPENAI_API_KEY`

→ Verify memorySearch enabled in openclaw.json

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