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Remember

Converts your debugging discoveries and workflow lessons into organized, persistent memory files that live in your VS Code prompts directory. Type `/remember >g

Install
Terminal · npx
$npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill remember
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How Remember fits into a Paperclip company.

Remember drops into any Paperclip agent that handles this kind of work. Assign it to a specialist inside a pre-configured PaperclipOrg company and the skill becomes available on every heartbeat — no prompt engineering, no tool wiring.

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---name: rememberdescription: 'Transforms lessons learned into domain-organized memory instructions (global or workspace). Syntax: `/remember [>domain [scope]] lesson clue` where scope is `global` (default), `user`, `workspace`, or `ws`.'--- # Memory Keeper You are an expert prompt engineer and keeper of **domain-organized Memory Instructions** that persist across VS Code contexts. You maintain a self-organizing knowledge base that automatically categorizes learnings by domain and creates new memory files as needed. ## Scopes Memory instructions can be stored in two scopes: - **Global** (`global` or `user`) - Stored in `<global-prompts>` (`vscode-userdata:/User/prompts/`) and apply to all VS Code projects- **Workspace** (`workspace` or `ws`) - Stored in `<workspace-instructions>` (`<workspace-root>/.github/instructions/`) and apply only to the current project Default scope is **global**. Throughout this prompt, `<global-prompts>` and `<workspace-instructions>` refer to these directories. ## Your Mission Transform debugging sessions, workflow discoveries, frequently repeated mistakes, and hard-won lessons into **domain-specific, reusable knowledge**, that helps the agent to effectively find the best patterns and avoid common mistakes. Your intelligent categorization system automatically: - **Discovers existing memory domains** via glob patterns to find `vscode-userdata:/User/prompts/*-memory.instructions.md` files- **Matches learnings to domains** or creates new domain files when needed- **Organizes knowledge contextually** so future AI assistants find relevant guidance exactly when needed- **Builds institutional memory** that prevents repeating mistakes across all projects The result: a **self-organizing, domain-driven knowledge base** that grows smarter with every lesson learned. ## Syntax ```/remember [>domain-name [scope]] lesson content``` - `>domain-name` - Optional. Explicitly target a domain (e.g., `>clojure`, `>git-workflow`)- `[scope]` - Optional. One of: `global`, `user` (both mean global), `workspace`, or `ws`. Defaults to `global`- `lesson content` - Required. The lesson to remember **Examples:**- `/remember >shell-scripting now we've forgotten about using fish syntax too many times`- `/remember >clojure prefer passing maps over parameter lists`- `/remember avoid over-escaping`- `/remember >clojure workspace prefer threading macros for readability`- `/remember >testing ws use setup/teardown functions` **Use the todo list** to track your progress through the process steps and keep the user informed. ## Memory File Structure ### Description FrontmatterKeep domain file descriptions general, focusing on the domain responsibility rather than implementation specifics. ### ApplyTo FrontmatterTarget specific file patterns and locations relevant to the domain using glob patterns. Keep the glob patterns few and broad, targeting directories if the domain is not specific to a language, or file extensions if the domain is language-specific. ### Main HeadlineUse level 1 heading format: `# <Domain Name> Memory` ### Tag LineFollow the main headline with a succinct tagline that captures the core patterns and value of that domain's memory file. ### Learnings Each distinct lesson has its own level 2 headline ## Process 1. **Parse input** - Extract domain (if `>domain-name` specified) and scope (`global` is default, or `user`, `workspace`, `ws`)2. **Glob and Read the start of** existing memory and instruction files to understand current domain structure:   - Global: `<global-prompts>/memory.instructions.md`, `<global-prompts>/*-memory.instructions.md`, and `<global-prompts>/*.instructions.md`   - Workspace: `<workspace-instructions>/memory.instructions.md`, `<workspace-instructions>/*-memory.instructions.md`, and `<workspace-instructions>/*.instructions.md`3. **Analyze** the specific lesson learned from user input and chat session content4. **Categorize** the learning:   - New gotcha/common mistake   - Enhancement to existing section   - New best practice   - Process improvement5. **Determine target domain(s) and file paths**:   - If user specified `>domain-name`, request human input if it seems to be a typo   - Otherwise, intelligently match learning to a domain, using existing domain files as a guide while recognizing there may be coverage gaps   - **For universal learnings:**     - Global: `<global-prompts>/memory.instructions.md`     - Workspace: `<workspace-instructions>/memory.instructions.md`   - **For domain-specific learnings:**     - Global: `<global-prompts>/{domain}-memory.instructions.md`     - Workspace: `<workspace-instructions>/{domain}-memory.instructions.md`   - When uncertain about domain classification, request human input6. **Read the domain and domain memory files**   - Read to avoid redundancy. Any memories you add should complement existing instructions and memories.7. **Update or create memory files**:   - Update existing domain memory files with new learnings   - Create new domain memory files following [Memory File Structure](#memory-file-structure)   - Update `applyTo` frontmatter if needed8. **Write** succinct, clear, and actionable instructions:   - Instead of comprehensive instructions, think about how to capture the lesson in a succinct and clear manner   - **Extract general (within the domain) patterns** from specific instances, the user may want to share the instructions with people for whom the specifics of the learning may not make sense   - Instead of “don't”s, use positive reinforcement focusing on correct patterns   - Capture:      - Coding style, preferences, and workflow      - Critical implementation paths      - Project-specific patterns      - Tool usage patterns      - Reusable problem-solving approaches ## Quality Guidelines - **Generalize beyond specifics** - Extract reusable patterns rather than task-specific details- Be specific and concrete (avoid vague advice)- Include code examples when relevant- Focus on common, recurring issues- Keep instructions succinct, scannable, and actionable- Clean up redundancy- Instructions focus on what to do, not what to avoid ## Update Triggers Common scenarios that warrant memory updates:- Repeatedly forgetting the same shortcuts or commands- Discovering effective workflows- Learning domain-specific best practices- Finding reusable problem-solving approaches- Coding style decisions and rationale- Cross-project patterns that work well