memory-system

Memory System Skill

This skill implements an automatic "memory palace" for Claude Code by ensuring:

1. Context is loaded at session start
2. Documentation is checked before relevant tasks
3. Documentation is updated after completing work

Quick Reference Map

Before starting any task, check these files based on the work type:

Documentation Update Triggers

ALWAYS Update Documentation When:

1. API Changes

   • Adding/modifying/removing endpoints
   • Changing request/response schemas
   • Update: docs/reference/api/endpoints.md

2. Environment Variables

   • Adding new env vars
   • Update: docs/reference/configuration/environment.md, .env.example

3. Database Schema

   • Running migrations
   • Update: docs/reference/database/schema.md

4. Architecture Changes

   • Modifying system structure
   • Update: docs/reference/architecture/system-overview.md

5. New Patterns

   • Establishing new code patterns
   • Update: Relevant CLAUDE.md file

Pre-Task Checklist (Mental Model)

Before starting significant work, mentally run through:

□ Have I read the relevant CLAUDE.md?
□ Do I know where to find related documentation?
□ Will this change require doc updates?
□ Is there existing documentation I should follow?

Post-Task Checklist

After completing work:

□ Did I change any API endpoints? → Update endpoints.md
□ Did I add environment variables? → Update environment.md
□ Did I change database schema? → Update schema.md
□ Did I establish new patterns? → Update CLAUDE.md
□ Did I fix a common issue? → Consider adding to troubleshooting

Documentation Links Index

Essential Context (Read These First)

• CLAUDE.local.md - Project overview, quick commands
• quikadmin/CLAUDE.md - Backend context (optimized)
• quikadmin-web/CLAUDE.md - Frontend context

Reference (Look Up When Needed)

• docs/reference/api/endpoints.md - API documentation
• docs/reference/architecture/system-overview.md - System design
• docs/reference/database/schema.md - Database models
• docs/reference/configuration/environment.md - All env vars

How-To (Problem-Solving)

• docs/how-to/development/local-setup.md - Setup guide
• docs/how-to/development/testing.md - Testing guide
• docs/how-to/troubleshooting/ - Common issues

Understanding (Background)

• docs/explanation/security-model.md - Auth architecture
• docs/explanation/data-flow.md - Data pipeline
• docs/explanation/architecture-decisions.md - Why decisions were made

Meta-Prompt: Self-Reminder

When working on this project, I should:

1. Before starting: Check if there's existing documentation for what I'm about to do
2. During work: Note what documentation might need updating
3. After completing: Update relevant documentation before marking task done
4. When unsure: Check docs/.meta/inventory.json for documentation locations

Invocation

This skill is designed to be automatically loaded. When you need documentation guidance:

/memory-system

Or ask:

• "What documentation should I check for [task]?"
• "What should I update after [change]?"