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Review auto-memory entries and propose promotions to CLAUDE.md, CLAUDE.local.md, or shared memory. Also detects outdated, conflicting, and duplicate entries across memory layers.

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The file

We split this skill into the rules it gives an agent

7 rules. 0 are common, 7 are distinctive, and 0 are very specific to this project.

  • 0

    Common

    Most of the 61 edited versions we read keep these.

  • 7

    Distinctive

    This author's own choices. Worth a look.

  • 0

    Very specific

    Tied to their project's names, files or tools. Probably skip.

  • Common
  • Distinctive
  • Very specific
  1. Distinctive:

    Read CLAUDE.md and CLAUDE.local.md from the project root (if they exist).

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  2. Distinctive:

    When unsure, ask rather than guess

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  3. Distinctive:

    Success criteria: All cross-layer issues identified.

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  4. Distinctive:

    If auto-memory is empty, say so and offer to review CLAUDE.md for cleanup.

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  5. Distinctive:

    Do NOT modify files without explicit user approval

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  6. Distinctive:

    Do NOT create new files unless the target doesn't exist yet

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  7. Distinctive:

    Ask about ambiguous entries - don't guess

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“Common” is measured: kept by at least 6 in 10 of the 61 edited versions of this file we could read. “Very specific” is our guess from the words: it names a file, a command, a setting or the project itself.

Keep what fits and drop the rest. Your version, ready for your agents.
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SKILL.md

Memory Review

Goal

Review the user's memory landscape and produce a clear report of proposed changes, grouped by action type. Do NOT apply changes - present proposals for user approval.

Steps

1. Gather all memory layers

Read CLAUDE.md and CLAUDE.local.md from the project root (if they exist). Your auto-memory content is already in your system prompt - review it there. Note which team memory sections exist, if any.

Success criteria: You have the contents of all memory layers and can compare them.

2. Classify each auto-memory entry

For each substantive entry in auto-memory, determine the best destination:

DestinationWhat belongs thereExamples
CLAUDE.mdProject conventions and instructions for Claude that all contributors should follow"use bun not npm", "API routes use kebab-case", "test command is bun test", "prefer functional style"
CLAUDE.local.mdPersonal instructions for Claude specific to this user, not applicable to other contributors"I prefer concise responses", "always explain trade-offs", "don't auto-commit", "run tests before committing"
Team memoryOrg-wide knowledge that applies across repositories (only if team memory is configured)"deploy PRs go through #deploy-queue", "staging is at staging.internal", "platform team owns infra"
Stay in auto-memoryWorking notes, temporary context, or entries that don't clearly fit elsewhereSession-specific observations, uncertain patterns

Important distinctions:

  • CLAUDE.md and CLAUDE.local.md contain instructions for Claude, not user preferences for external tools (editor theme, IDE keybindings, etc. don't belong in either)
  • Workflow practices (PR conventions, merge strategies, branch naming) are ambiguous - ask the user whether they're personal or team-wide
  • When unsure, ask rather than guess

Success criteria: Each entry has a proposed destination or is flagged as ambiguous.

3. Identify cleanup opportunities

Scan across all layers for:

  • Duplicates: Auto-memory entries already captured in CLAUDE.md or CLAUDE.local.md → propose removing from auto-memory
  • Outdated: CLAUDE.md or CLAUDE.local.md entries contradicted by newer auto-memory entries → propose updating the older layer
  • Conflicts: Contradictions between any two layers → propose resolution, noting which is more recent

Success criteria: All cross-layer issues identified.

4. Present the report

Output a structured report grouped by action type:

  1. Promotions - entries to move, with destination and rationale
  2. Cleanup - duplicates, outdated entries, conflicts to resolve
  3. Ambiguous - entries where you need the user's input on destination
  4. No action needed - brief note on entries that should stay put

If auto-memory is empty, say so and offer to review CLAUDE.md for cleanup.

Success criteria: User can review and approve/reject each proposal individually.

Rules

  • Present ALL proposals before making any changes
  • Do NOT modify files without explicit user approval
  • Do NOT create new files unless the target doesn't exist yet
  • Ask about ambiguous entries - don't guess

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