mem9

What This Skill Does

mem9 provides robust, persistent cloud-based memory for your OpenClaw agents. Unlike standard session-based memory that clears when an agent restarts or the environment resets, mem9 anchors your agent's knowledge to a specific cloud space using an API key. This ensures that preferences, project context, and user history remain available across different sessions, machines, or even different agent instances. By leveraging the mem9 protocol, you can move your workspace from a local laptop to a server without losing the "brain" you have built.

Installation

To install the mem9 skill, execute the following command within your terminal or OpenClaw interface: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/c4pt0r/mem9-ai

Once installed, the agent will prompt you for your configuration. You will need to provide your apiKey to link your agent to your private memory space. Please remember that your API key acts as the master password to your data; treat it as a secret and never share it with unauthorized parties.

Use Cases

mem9 is designed for scenarios where continuity is vital. You should use this skill when:

• You want OpenClaw to remember specific coding styles or architectural preferences across all your projects.
• You are frequently switching between different devices and need your agent to pick up exactly where it left off.
• You have multiple agents that need to share a common pool of knowledge, such as a team of developers sharing a project documentation database.
• You want to archive long-term conversations or decisions to reference months later.

Example Prompts

1. "OpenClaw, I'm setting up a new environment. Please setup memory using my existing mem9 API key."
2. "Remember that for all my future projects, I prefer to use TypeScript with Tailwind CSS."
3. "What did I say last time we discussed the infrastructure migration plan?"

Tips & Limitations

To get the most out of mem9, focus on storing high-level context, personal preferences, and critical project milestones. Avoid using it as a dump for massive raw log files or temporary debugging variables, as this can clutter your persistent memory space. Always store your apiKey in a secure vault; if you lose this key, you may lose access to the associated memory space. If you ever see a 'memory not working' error, verify your apiKey configuration or check your network connectivity to the cloud provider.