---
name: memory-compact
description: Audit and compact memory/MEMORY.md by removing superseded, duplicated, overly detailed, or ephemeral entries, and merging related items within a section. Runs interactively by default; use auto mode for unattended execution.
---

# memory-compact

Compact `memory/MEMORY.md` when it grows too large or stale. The skill reads `MEMORY.md`, `USER.md`, `SOUL.md`, and `keep.md` to detect duplicates and outdated context, but only edits `MEMORY.md`.

## When to use

- User says "compact memory", "clean up MEMORY.md", "memory audit", or similar.
- `MEMORY.md` exceeds ~200 top-level bullet entries.
- There are obvious duplicates between `MEMORY.md` and other memory files.
- Old project notes, ephemeral debugging details, or superseded facts accumulate.

## Modes

### Interactive mode (default)

1. Read `memory/MEMORY.md`.
2. Count top-level bullets. If ≤ 200 and no obvious staleness, report "no action needed" and stop.
3. Identify candidates:
   - **superseded** — replaced by newer facts or no longer relevant.
   - **detail** — concrete commands, flags, paths, or measurements that belong in a skill or `results/` file.
   - **duplicate** — same fact already present in `USER.md`, `SOUL.md`, or `keep.md`.
   - **ephemeral** — one-off debugging, temporary state, or resolved incident details.
4. Identify merge candidates within the same section — related bullets that can be combined into one concise bullet.
5. Present a numbered proposal in chat:
   - list each delete with reason and original text;
   - list each merge with merged text;
   - list kept items implicitly.
6. Wait for user approval. Accept commands like:
   - `proveď` / `ok` / `yes` — apply all proposed changes.
   - `ponech 3, 7, 12` — keep listed items, apply the rest.
   - `smaz 2, 5` — delete only listed items.
   - `zruš` / `cancel` — abort.
7. Apply approved changes to `MEMORY.md`.
8. Append deleted items to `log/memory-clean.log` with timestamp `YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM`.
9. Report summary.

### Auto mode

Triggered by user saying "memory-compact auto" or equivalent with explicit auto intent.

1. Perform the same audit as interactive mode.
2. Apply changes immediately without waiting for approval.
3. Print a detailed list of changes.
4. Append deleted items to `log/memory-clean.log`.

## Rules

- Only edit `memory/MEMORY.md`.
- Do not touch `SOUL.md`, `USER.md`, or `keep.md`.
- Do not create backups of `MEMORY.md`; rely on `log/memory-clean.log` for traceability.
- Merge only within the same section.
- Preserve active project context, user preferences, and infrastructure facts.
- When in doubt, keep it and mention the uncertainty in the report.

## Output format

Interactive proposal:

```
Nalezeno X kandidátů na úpravu v MEMORY.md:

Smazat:
1. [superseded] <text>
2. [detail] <text>
...

Sloučit:
5 + 6: <merged text>
...

Příkazy: proveď | ponech <čísla> | smaz <čísla> | zruš
```

Auto mode report:

```
Memory compact (auto):
- smazáno: X
- sloučeno: Y
- beze změny: Z

Detaily:
...
```

## Example

User: `compact memory`

Agent: reads files, counts bullets, proposes changes, waits for `proveď`.