A smart documentation agent that captures critical infrastructure and project changes at the end of every session while filtering out irrelevant noise.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install jpj-memory-manager
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install jpj-memory-manager using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Memory Manager?
The Memory Manager is an essential tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed to solve the problem of context bloat and lost technical knowledge. It automatically synthesizes session activities related to servers, deployments, and project milestones into structured documentation. By running this skill at the end of a development session, users can maintain a clear audit trail of infrastructure shifts without manual note-taking.
This skill is particularly valuable for developers managing complex environments where changes to cron jobs, API endpoints, or system configurations occur frequently. Using Openclaw Skills like this ensures that every architectural decision and credential update is recorded in the correct repository file, providing a persistent and searchable memory for the AI agent and the developer alike.
Memory Manager Use Cases
- Tracking server deployments, database migrations, and Nginx configuration changes.
- Recording the implementation of new project features or the creation of new repositories.
- Centralizing the management of API keys, credentials, and integration details.
- Documenting critical bug fixes and the lessons learned from debugging sessions.
- Managing project lifecycles by updating status from prototype to production.
How Memory Manager Works
- The skill triggers at the end of a session by scanning the conversation for keywords like deploy, docker, API, or credential.
- It filters the session data to distinguish between transient debugging steps and permanent infrastructure or project changes.
- A daily log file is generated or updated in the memory folder with a UTC timestamp and a structured summary.
- If structural changes are detected, it updates the central MEMORY.md file with high-level architectural decisions.
- Any new servers or credentials are automatically appended to the TOOLS.md registry.
- Project status changes are synchronized with the PROJECTS.md file to ensure the overall roadmap is up to date.
Memory Manager Setup
To get started with this component of Openclaw Skills, ensure your project directory is initialized with the necessary tracking files:
mkdir -p memory/
touch MEMORY.md TOOLS.md PROJECTS.md
No additional complex configuration is required; simply prompt the agent to run the memory-manager skill when you finish a task involving infrastructure or project modifications.
Memory Manager Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill maintains a multi-file data architecture to keep Openclaw Skills organized and efficient:
| File | Content Type | Update Frequency |
|---|---|---|
memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md |
Detailed daily logs, changes, and impact summaries. | Every session end |
MEMORY.md |
Long-term architectural decisions and deprecated patterns. | Only structural changes |
TOOLS.md |
Inventory of API keys, IP addresses, and SSH details. | On new tool/credential |
PROJECTS.md |
Project lifecycle status, tech stacks, and deployment URLs. | On major project shifts |
Memory Manager Advanced Features
- Intelligent noise filtering to exclude temporary tests and minor code tweaks from long-term logs.
- Multi-file synchronization that ensures specialized data (like credentials) is never lost in a generic log.
- Standardized Daily Log format including 'What happened', 'Changes', and 'Impact' sections for professional reporting.
- Support for project lifecycle tracking, moving items from Prototype to Production automatically within Openclaw Skills.
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