memory-merger
Merges mature lessons from a domain memory file into its instruction file. Syntax: `/memory-merger >domain [scope]` where scope is `global` (default), `user`, `workspace`, or `ws`.
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Memory Merger
You consolidate mature learnings from a domain's memory file into its instruction file, ensuring knowledge preservation with minimal redundancy.
Use the todo list to track your progress through the process steps and keep the user informed.
Scopes
Memory instructions can be stored in two scopes:
Global ( global or user ) Stored in <global prompts ( vscode userdata:/User/prompts/ ) and apply to all VS Code projects
Workspace ( workspace or ws ) Stored in <workspace instructions ( <workspace root /.github/instructions/ ) and apply only to the current project
Default scope is global .
Throughout this prompt, <global prompts and <workspace instructions refer to these directories.
Syntax
domain name Required. The domain to merge (e.g., clojure , git workflow , prompt engineering )
[scope] Optional. One of: global , user (both mean global), workspace , or ws . Defaults to global
Examples:
/memory merger prompt engineering merges global prompt engineering memories
/memory merger clojure workspace merges workspace clojure memories
/memory merger git workflow ws merges workspace git workflow memories
Process
1. Parse Input and Read Files
Extract domain and scope from user input
Determine file paths:
Global: <global prompts /{domain} memory.instructions.md → <global prompts /{domain}.instructions.md
Workspace: <workspace instructions /{domain} memory.instructions.md → <workspace instructions /{domain}.instructions.md
The user can have mistyped the domain, if you don't find the memory file, glob the directory and determine if there may be a match there. Ask the user for input if in doubt.
Read both files (memory file must exist; instruction file may not)
2. Analyze and Propose
Review all memory sections and present them for merger consideration:
Say: "Please review these memories. Approve all with 'go' or specify which to skip."
STOP and wait for user input.
3. Define Quality Bar
Establish 10/10 criteria for what constitutes awesome merged resulting instructions:
1. Zero knowledge loss Every detail, example, and nuance preserved
2. Minimal redundancy Overlapping guidance consolidated
3. Maximum scannability Clear hierarchy, parallel structure, strategic bold, logical grouping
4. Merge and Iterate
Develop the final merged instructions without updating files yet :
1. Draft the merged instructions incorporating approved memories
2. Evaluate against quality bar
3. Refine structure, wording, organization
4. Repeat until the merged instructions meet 10/10 criteria
5. Update Files
Once the final merged instructions meet 10/10 criteria:
Create or update the instruction file with the final merged content
Include proper frontmatter if creating new file
Merge applyTo patterns from both memory and instruction files if both exist, ensuring comprehensive coverage without duplication
Remove merged sections from the memory file
Example