Summary
Add a structured memory layout on top of the existing workspace model so MEMORY.md becomes a concise index rather than a catch-all document.
Problem
Today NemoClaw documents workspace persistence, but it does not provide a disciplined format for long-term memory. This makes recall noisy and encourages the agent to append arbitrary content into a single file.
Proposal
- Keep
MEMORY.md as a curated index.
- Add topic files under the workspace for individual memory entries.
- Enforce soft caps on index size and entry length.
- Provide clear guidance for when to write to daily notes versus curated memory.
Acceptance Criteria
MEMORY.md is treated as an index, not a dumping ground.- Topic files can be added without breaking existing workspace persistence.
- The agent receives stable, documented instructions for memory structure.
Non-goals
- Cross-user or cross-repository shared memory in this issue.
- Automatic memory extraction in the first implementation.
Summary
Add a structured memory layout on top of the existing workspace model so
MEMORY.mdbecomes a concise index rather than a catch-all document.Problem
Today NemoClaw documents workspace persistence, but it does not provide a disciplined format for long-term memory. This makes recall noisy and encourages the agent to append arbitrary content into a single file.
Proposal
MEMORY.mdas a curated index.Acceptance Criteria
MEMORY.mdis treated as an index, not a dumping ground.Non-goals