memory-lite
Lightweight memory management for OpenClaw without embeddings or vector search. Use to append notes to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md and MEMORY.md, do simple keyword search (grep) across memory files, and generate quick local summaries of recent memory. Safe, local-only, no config changes.
Why use this skill?
Organize your project notes and daily logs locally with Memory Lite. A simple, secure, and fast OpenClaw skill for persistent text-based memory without cloud dependencies.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/vellis59/memory-liteWhat This Skill Does
Memory Lite is a lightweight, local-first utility for OpenClaw that handles basic persistent storage without the overhead of vector databases, embedding APIs, or external cloud dependencies. It operates by managing two primary text-based data stores: daily logs stored in a dated directory structure (memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md) and a central long-term storage file (MEMORY.md). By leveraging basic filesystem operations, this skill ensures that your notes, task summaries, and project milestones remain readily accessible, human-readable, and platform-independent. It features built-in helper scripts for appending data, performing regex-based keyword searches using grep, and generating local heuristic-based summaries of your recent activity.
Installation
To integrate Memory Lite into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal. Ensure your OpenClaw environment is active before running:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/vellis59/memory-lite
No additional configuration files need to be modified. The skill automatically creates the necessary memory directory and tracking files upon the first write request.
Use Cases
This skill is ideal for users who prioritize privacy and performance over semantic search complexity. Common use cases include tracking daily progress in a standardized journal format, storing permanent facts about ongoing projects that should persist across agent sessions, and performing rapid information retrieval through keyword matching. Because it uses simple text files, you can easily back up your knowledge base using version control systems like Git or standard cloud-syncing tools like Dropbox or iCloud without worrying about complex database migrations.
Example Prompts
- "Record in my daily log that I finished the authentication module integration for the user dashboard."
- "Add a permanent note to my memory that the production API key is kept in the secure environment variable stored under 'PROD_SEC_01'."
- "Search my recent memory files for any mentions of 'bug report' from the last 48 hours and summarize the key points."
Tips & Limitations
Memory Lite performs keyword-based searches using grep, which means it will not understand context or synonyms. It is best to use specific keywords when saving entries to facilitate easier retrieval. Summaries are generated through local heuristics based on file headings and timestamps rather than an LLM, ensuring that the process remains extremely fast and zero-cost. Always prefer appending information over modifying existing entries to maintain an audit trail of your data. If you require semantic search or advanced AI-generated summaries, consider looking for skills that integrate with vector storage engines.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-vellis59-memory-lite": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-write, file-read