Memory Hygiene

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name: memory-hygiene

description: Audit, clean, and optimize Clawdbot's vector memory (LanceDB). Use when memory is bloated with junk, token usage is high from irrelevant auto-recalls, or setting up memory maintenance automation.

homepage: https://github.com/xdylanbaker/memory-hygiene

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# Memory Hygiene

Keep vector memory lean. Prevent token waste from junk memories.

Quick Commands

**Audit:** Check what's in memory

memory_recall query="*" limit=50

**Wipe:** Clear all vector memory

rm -rf ~/.clawdbot/memory/lancedb/

Then restart gateway: `clawdbot gateway restart`

**Reseed:** After wipe, store key facts from MEMORY.md

memory_store text="<fact>" category="preference|fact|decision" importance=0.9

Config: Disable Auto-Capture

The main source of junk is `autoCapture: true`. Disable it:

{
  "plugins": {
    "entries": {
      "memory-lancedb": {
        "config": {
          "autoCapture": false,
          "autoRecall": true
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Use `gateway action=config.patch` to apply.

What to Store (Intentionally)

✅ Store:

❌ Never store:

Monthly Maintenance Cron

Set up a monthly wipe + reseed:

cron action=add job={
  "name": "memory-maintenance",
  "schedule": "0 4 1 * *",
  "text": "Monthly memory maintenance: 1) Wipe ~/.clawdbot/memory/lancedb/ 2) Parse MEMORY.md 3) Store key facts to fresh LanceDB 4) Report completion"
}

Storage Guidelines

When using memory_store: