Agent Skill
2/7/2026

memorybank-update

Comprehensive review and update of all Memory Bank files. Reads all 6 files, proposes targeted updates focusing on activeContext.md and progress.md, and validates results.

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Namememorybank-update
DescriptionComprehensive review and update of all Memory Bank files. Reads all 6 files, proposes targeted updates focusing on activeContext.md and progress.md, and validates results.

name: memorybank-update description: Comprehensive review and update of all Memory Bank files. Reads all 6 files, proposes targeted updates focusing on activeContext.md and progress.md, and validates results.

Memory Bank: Update

Comprehensive review and update of entire Memory Bank.

Helper Scripts Available:

  • scripts/validate_memorybank.py - Pre/post validation
  • scripts/detect_stale.py - Find outdated info
  • scripts/extract_todos.py - Extract action items

Workflow

1. Announce

"Understood. Initiating a full Memory Bank review and update."

2. Validate

python3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project

Fix any errors before proceeding.

3. Detect Staleness

python3 scripts/detect_stale.py /path/to/project

Identify files needing attention.

4. Read All Files

Read in hierarchical order:

  • projectbrief.md
  • productContext.md, techContext.md, systemPatterns.md
  • activeContext.md
  • progress.md

5. Extract TODOs

python3 scripts/extract_todos.py /path/to/project

Get current action items.

6. Propose Updates

Based on analysis, propose specific changes to each file. Focus heavily on:

  • activeContext.md - Current work, recent changes, next steps
  • progress.md - Move completed items, update status

7. Wait for Confirmation

Present proposal, wait for user approval.

8. Apply Updates

Update files based on approved changes.

9. Validate Result

python3 scripts/validate_memorybank.py /path/to/project

When to Use

  • After implementing significant changes
  • When new patterns/decisions made
  • User explicitly requests update
  • After multiple tasks completed

See scripts/README.md for complete documentation.

Skills Info
Original Name:memorybank-updateAuthor:artsmc