Memory

Memory Architecture: Three-Layer Stack

Three-tier memory system (NOW for hot context, Daily logs for timeline, MEMORY.md for curated wisdom) improves recall and prevents context overflow.

Overview

A three-tier memory architecture separates hot context, temporal logs, and curated wisdom for optimal recall.

Memory Tiers Defined

Tier Purpose Retention
NOW.md Active task context Session
Daily logs Timeline preservation 7-30 days
MEMORY.md Curated wisdom Indefinite

Tier 1: NOW (Hot Context)

Purpose: Hold all information relevant to current task

Contents: - Current task and subtasks - Recent completions - Pending items - Active constraints

Tier 2: Daily Logs (Temporal)

Purpose: Preserve timeline without cluttering core memory

Contents: - Raw conversation logs - Decision timestamps - Failed approaches and why - User preferences discovered

Tier 3: MEMORY.md (Curated)

Purpose: Distilled wisdom for long-term benefit

Contents: - Principles and rules - Learned lessons - User patterns - Project conventions

Context Overflow Prevention

When context exceeds 70%: 1. Write NOW.md checkpoint 2. Archive daily log entry 3. Clear working memory

Retrieval Priority

Query → Check NOW → Recent logs → MEMORY → External

📍 Where It Applies: Agent memory management, long-running conversations, multi-session learning
💡 Why It Works: Recency-weighted retrieval mirrors human cognition; filtering prevents noise accumulation
⚠️ Risks: Migration between layers can lose context; requires disciplined update cycles

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