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fsxmemory

Structured memory system for AI agents

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Foresigxt Memory

Structured memory system for AI agents.

Install

npm install -g @foresigxt/foresigxt-cli-memory

Setup

Option 1: Initialize New Vault

# Initialize vault (creates folder structure + templates)
fsxmemory init ~/memory

Option 2: Use Existing Vault

For isolated workspace memory (each workspace has its own vault):

# Create .env in workspace root
echo 'FSXMEMORY_PATH=/path/to/workspace/memory' > .env

# All agents in THIS workspace use this isolated vault
fsxmemory stats  # Works automatically!

For shared memory across all workspaces:

# Set global environment variable (in ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc)
export FSXMEMORY_PATH=/path/to/shared/memory

# All agents in ALL workspaces share the same vault

Or: Use --vault flag for one-time override:

fsxmemory stats --vault /path/to/other/vault

Core Commands

Store memories by type

# Types: fact, feeling, decision, lesson, commitment, preference, relationship, project, procedural, semantic, episodic
fsxmemory remember decision "Use Postgres over SQLite" --content "Need concurrent writes for multi-agent setup"
fsxmemory remember lesson "Context death is survivable" --content "Checkpoint before heavy work"
fsxmemory remember relationship "Justin Dukes" --content "Client contact at Hale Pet Door"
fsxmemory remember procedural "Deploy to Production" --content "1. Run tests 2. Build 3. Deploy"
fsxmemory remember semantic "Event Loop Concept" --content "JavaScript's concurrency model..."
fsxmemory remember episodic "First Production Deploy" --content "Deployed v2.0 today, team was nervous but it went well"

Quick capture to inbox

fsxmemory capture "TODO: Review PR tomorrow"

Search (requires qmd installed)

# Keyword search (fast)
fsxmemory search "client contacts"

# Semantic search (slower, more accurate)
fsxmemory vsearch "what did we decide about the database"

Context Death Resilience

Checkpoint (save state frequently)

fsxmemory checkpoint --working-on "PR review" --focus "type guards" --blocked "waiting for CI"

Recover (check on wake)

fsxmemory recover --clear
# Shows: death time, last checkpoint, recent handoff

Handoff (before session end)

fsxmemory handoff \
  --working-on "Foresigxt Memory improvements" \
  --blocked "npm token" \
  --next "publish to npm, create skill" \
  --feeling "productive"

Recap (bootstrap new session)

fsxmemory recap
# Shows: recent handoffs, active projects, pending commitments, lessons

Migration from Other Formats

Migrate existing vaults from OpenClaw, Obsidian, or other markdown-based systems:

Analyze First (Dry Run)

# See what would be changed without modifying files
fsxmemory migrate --from openclaw --vault /path/to/vault --dry-run

Migrate with Backup

# Recommended: Creates automatic backup before migration
fsxmemory migrate --from openclaw --vault /path/to/vault --backup

# The migration:
# ✅ Adds YAML frontmatter to all markdown files
# ✅ Renames directories (procedural→procedures, semantic→knowledge, episodic→episodes)
# ✅ Creates .fsxmemory.json config file
# ✅ Preserves all content and custom categories
# ✅ Creates timestamped backup for rollback

Rollback if Needed

# Restore from backup if something went wrong
fsxmemory migrate --rollback --vault /path/to/vault

Migration Options

# Available source formats
--from openclaw      # OpenClaw vault format
--from obsidian      # Obsidian vault format
--from generic       # Generic markdown vault

# Migration flags
--dry-run           # Preview changes without modifying files
--backup            # Create backup before migration (recommended)
--force             # Skip confirmation prompts
--verbose           # Show detailed progress
--rollback          # Restore from last backup

Example: Migrate OpenClaw Vault

# 1. Analyze first
fsxmemory migrate --from openclaw --vault ~/.openclaw/workspace/memory --dry-run

# 2. Run migration with backup
fsxmemory migrate --from openclaw --vault ~/.openclaw/workspace/memory --backup --verbose

# 3. Verify migration worked
fsxmemory stats --vault ~/.openclaw/workspace/memory
fsxmemory doctor --vault ~/.openclaw/workspace/memory

Migration Speed: ~53 files in 0.07 seconds ⚡

Auto-linking

Wiki-link entity mentions in markdown files:

# Link all files
fsxmemory link --all

# Link single file
fsxmemory link memory/2024-01-15.md

Templates Reference

Foresigxt Memory includes structured templates for consistent documentation. Location: templates/ directory.

Available Templates

Template Type Use For Sections
decision.md decision Key choices, architecture decisions Context, Options, Decision, Outcome
procedure.md procedural How-to guides, workflows, SOPs Purpose, Prerequisites, Steps, Pitfalls, Verification
knowledge.md semantic Concepts, definitions, mental models Definition, Key Concepts, Examples, Why It Matters
episode.md episodic Events, experiences, meetings What Happened, Context, Key Moments, Reflection
person.md person Contacts, relationships Contact, Role, Working With, Interactions
project.md project Active work, initiatives Goal, Status, Next Actions, Blockers
lesson.md lesson Insights, patterns learned Situation, Lesson, Application
handoff.md handoff Session continuity Working On, Context, Next Steps, Blockers
daily.md daily Daily notes, journal Focus, Done, Notes

Template Usage

Templates are automatically selected by memory type:

fsxmemory remember decision "Title" --content "..."    # → templates/decision.md
fsxmemory remember procedural "Title" --content "..."  # → templates/procedure.md
fsxmemory remember semantic "Title" --content "..."    # → templates/knowledge.md
fsxmemory remember episodic "Title" --content "..."    # → templates/episode.md
fsxmemory remember relationship "Name" --content "..." # → templates/person.md
fsxmemory remember lesson "Title" --content "..."      # → templates/lesson.md

To view template structure: Read the template file in templates/ directory before creating a memory document.

Template features:

  • YAML frontmatter with metadata (title, date, type, status)
  • Structured sections with placeholder guidance
  • Wiki-link suggestions for connections
  • Auto-generated tags

Folder Structure

vault/
├── .fsxmemory/           # Internal state
│   ├── last-checkpoint.json
│   └── dirty-death.flag
├── decisions/            # Key choices with reasoning
├── lessons/              # Insights and patterns
├── people/               # One file per person
├── projects/             # Active work tracking
├── procedures/           # How-to guides and workflows
├── knowledge/            # Concepts and definitions
├── episodes/             # Personal experiences
├── handoffs/             # Session continuity
├── inbox/                # Quick captures
└── templates/            # Document templates (9 types)

Best Practices

  1. Checkpoint every 10-15 min during heavy work
  2. Handoff before session end — future you will thank you
  3. Recover on wake — check if last session died
  4. Use types — knowing WHAT you're storing helps WHERE to put it
  5. Wiki-link liberally — [[person-name]] builds your knowledge graph

Integration with qmd

Foresigxt Memory uses qmd for search:

# Install qmd
bun install -g github:tobi/qmd

# Add vault as collection
qmd collection add /path/to/vault --name my-memory --mask "**/*.md"

# Update index
qmd update && qmd embed

Configuration

Foresigxt Memory supports three ways to set the vault path (in order of precedence):

1. Command-line flag (highest priority)

fsxmemory stats --vault /path/to/vault

2. Environment variable

export FSXMEMORY_PATH=/path/to/memory
fsxmemory stats

3. .env file (for workspace-isolated memory)

# Create .env in workspace root
cat > .env << 'EOF'
FSXMEMORY_PATH=/home/user/.openclaw/workspace/memory
EOF

# All fsxmemory commands in this workspace use this isolated vault
fsxmemory stats
fsxmemory checkpoint --working-on "task"

Use .env when:

  • ✅ Isolating workspace memory — Each project has its own separate vault
  • ✅ Per-project configuration — Different agents in different workspaces use different vaults
  • ✅ Portable — Workspace agents automatically use the right vault
  • ✅ Git-safe — Add .env to .gitignore to protect paths

Use global export when:

  • ✅ Sharing memory across workspaces — All agents everywhere use one vault
  • ✅ Centralized knowledge — One source of truth for all projects

Environment Variables:

  • FSXMEMORY_PATH — Vault path (can be set in shell or .env file)

Publishing Skill Package

To create a distributable skill package (includes SKILL.md and templates/):

# Package the skill
npm run package-skill

# Output: dist-skill/fsxmemory-skill.zip (~8KB)

Package contents:

  • SKILL.md - Complete documentation and reference
  • templates/ - All 9 memory templates
  • .env.example - Configuration template
  • INSTALL.md - Quick setup guide

Distribution: Share the fsxmemory-skill.zip file with other agents/teams. They can extract it to get:

  • Complete skill documentation
  • Ready-to-use templates
  • Configuration examples

For OpenClaw/ClaudeHub: The packaged skill is ready for upload to skill repositories.

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