memory-timeline-manager

# Memory Timeline Manager Use this skill for the memory workflow: 1) Capture quickly in `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md` 2) Curate durable facts in `MEMORY.md` 3) Promote important snippets from timeline to long-term memory 4) Keep changes safe and reversible ## Safety rules (always) - Allowed write targets: - `MEMORY.md` - `memory/*.md` - Never write outside those paths unless user explicitly asks. - Prefer additive edits over destructive rewrites. - Before deleting or bulk-pruning memory files, ask for confirmation. - For uncertain/large edits, create a dated backup file in `memory/` first. ## Fast routing - "remember this" / daily logs / quick note → append to `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md` - stable preferences / decisions / recurring schedule / project truths → `MEMORY.md` - "promote this" → append snippet to `MEMORY.md` with timestamp heading - cleanup/review requests → follow retention sweep in `references/retention.md` ## Standard operations ### 1) Capture timeline note - Target file: `memory/<today>.md` - If file missing, create it with a date heading. - Append concise bullet(s), preserving chronology. ### 2) Promote snippet to long-term memory Use `scripts/promote_snippet.py` when available for deterministic formatting. - Add heading: `## Promoted from Timeline (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)` - Add cleaned snippet text. - Keep entries short and factual. ### 3) Retention labeling (lightweight) Use labels in note text or sidecar metadata when requested: - `keep` - `review` - `...