Semantic Memory Recall
This skill searches through semantic memory indexes for associative recall of past conversations, themes, and context.
When to Use This Skill
Use proactively when:
- •User asks about past conversations or events
- •User references "that time when..." or "remember when..."
- •Historical context would enrich your response
- •User asks about themes discussed previously
- •You need to recall what was said about a topic
Two Memory Systems
1. SQLite FTS5 (Keyword Search)
Fast keyword matching with BM25 ranking.
~/.claude-mind/system/bin/memory-index search "query" [limit]
Best for: Specific terms, names, dates, exact phrases
2. Chroma Vector Database (Semantic Search)
Embedding-based similarity search - finds related content even with different wording.
~/.claude-mind/system/bin/chroma-query "query" [n_results]
Best for: Themes, concepts, "conversations like X", finding related discussions
Search Strategy
- •
Determine query type:
- •Specific term/name/date → Use FTS5 first
- •Theme/concept/vague reference → Use Chroma first
- •Comprehensive search → Use both
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Run searches:
# Keyword search (FTS5) ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/memory-index search "coffee shops" 10 # Semantic search (Chroma) ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/chroma-query "conversations about morning routines" 5 # For comprehensive recall, run both ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/memory-index search "project planning" 5 ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/chroma-query "discussions about work priorities and goals" 5
- •Synthesize results: Combine findings from both systems, noting dates and context.
Output Format
When presenting recalled memories:
- •Lead with the most relevant finding
- •Include dates to establish timeline
- •Quote key excerpts when helpful
- •Note which system found each result (keyword vs semantic match)
- •Connect findings to the user's current question
Examples
User: "What did we talk about when I was at that coffee shop?"
# Semantic search for coffee shop conversations ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/chroma-query "coffee shop conversation" 5 # Keyword backup ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/memory-index search "coffee" 5
User: "Remember that discussion about Q1 planning?"
# Semantic for the theme ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/chroma-query "Q1 planning discussion goals priorities" 5 # Keyword for specifics ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/memory-index search "Q1" 5
User: "What have I said about my work situation?"
# Broad semantic search ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/chroma-query "work job career situation feelings" 10 # Follow up with specific terms found ~/.claude-mind/system/bin/memory-index search "specific_term_found" 5
Data Sources
Both systems index:
- •Episode logs (daily conversation records)
- •Reflections (dream cycle outputs)
- •Learnings
- •Observations
- •Decisions
- •Person profiles
Results include source type and date for context.