Memory Hygiene

Keep vector memory lean. Prevent token waste from junk memories.

Quick Commands

Audit: Check what's in memory memory_recall query="*" limit=50

Wipe: Clear all vector memory bash rm -rf ~/.clawdbot/memory/lancedb/ Then restart gateway: clawdbot gateway restart

Reseed: After wipe, store key facts from MEMORY.md memory_store text="<fact>" category="preference|fact|decision" importance=0.9

Config: Disable Auto-Capture

The main source of junk is autoCapture: true. Disable it:

{
  "plugins": {
    "entries": {
      "memory-lancedb": {
        "config": {
          "autoCapture": false,
          "autoRecall": true
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Use gateway action=config.patch to apply.

What to Store (Intentionally)

✅ Store: - User preferences (tools, workflows, communication style) - Key decisions (project choices, architecture) - Important facts (accounts, credentials locations, contacts) - Lessons learned

❌ Never store: - Heartbeat status ("HEARTBEAT_OK", "No new messages") - Transient info (current time, temp states) - Raw message logs (already in files) - OAuth URLs or tokens

Monthly Maintenance Cron

Set up a monthly wipe + reseed:

cron action=add job={
  "name": "memory-maintenance",
  "schedule": "0 4 1 * *",
  "text": "Monthly memory maintenance: 1) Wipe ~/.clawdbot/memory/lancedb/ 2) Parse MEMORY.md 3) Store key facts to fresh LanceDB 4) Report completion"
}

Storage Guidelines

When using memory_store: - Keep text concise (<100 words) - Use appropriate category - Set importance 0.7-1.0 for valuable info - One concept per memory entry