@memclaw/memclaw 0.9.17 → 0.9.19

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- # Tools Reference
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+ # Maintenance Tools Reference
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- Detailed documentation for MemClaw tools.
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+ > **Note**: For daily memory operations (`cortex_search`, `cortex_ls`, `cortex_add_memory`, etc.), please refer to the `memclaw` skill documentation.
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- ## cortex_search
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- Semantic search using L0/L1/L2 hierarchical retrieval.
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- **Parameters:**
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- | `query` | string | Yes | - | Search query — natural language or keywords |
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- | `scope` | string | No | - | Session/thread ID to limit search scope |
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- | `limit` | integer | No | 10 | Maximum number of results |
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- | `min_score` | number | No | 0.6 | Minimum relevance score (0-1) |
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- **Use Cases:**
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- - Find past conversations or decisions
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- - Search for specific information across all sessions
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- - Discover related memories through semantic similarity
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- **Example:**
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- ```json
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- "query": "database architecture decisions",
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- "limit": 5,
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- "min_score": 0.6
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- ```
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- **Response Format:**
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- - Returns results sorted by relevance
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- - Each result contains `uri`, `score`, and `snippet`
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- ## cortex_recall
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- Retrieve memories with more context (summary + full content).
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- **Parameters:**
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- | `query` | string | Yes | - | Search query |
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- | `scope` | string | No | - | Session/thread ID to limit search scope |
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- | `limit` | integer | No | 10 | Maximum number of results |
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- **Use Cases:**
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- - Need memories with full context, not just summaries
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- - Want to see original content
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- - Performing detailed memory analysis
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- **Example:**
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- ```json
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- "query": "user code style preferences",
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- ```
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- **Response Format:**
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- - Returns results with `snippet` (summary) and `content` (full text)
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- - Content is truncated when too long (preview >300 characters)
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- ## cortex_add_memory
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- Store messages for later retrieval.
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- | `content` | string | Yes | - | Memory content to store |
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- | `role` | string | No | `user` | Message sender role: `user`, `assistant`, or `system` |
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- | `session_id` | string | No | `default` | Session/thread ID the memory belongs to |
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- **Use Cases:**
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- - Persist important information for later retrieval
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- - Store user preferences or decisions
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- - Save context that should be searchable
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- **Example:**
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- ```json
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- "content": "User prefers TypeScript with strict mode enabled",
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- "session_id": "default"
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- ```
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- **Execution Effects:**
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- - Message is stored with timestamp
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- - Vector embedding is automatically generated
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- - L0/L1 layers are generated asynchronously
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- ## cortex_list_sessions
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- List all memory sessions and their status.
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- **Parameters:** None
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- **Use Cases:**
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- - Verify sessions exist before searching
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- - Check which sessions are active or closed
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- - Audit memory usage
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- **Response Format:**
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- - Session ID, status, message count
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- ## cortex_close_session
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- Close a session and trigger the memory extraction process.
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- | `session_id` | string | No | `default` | Session/thread ID to close |
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- - When a conversation is complete
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- - Preparing to extract structured memories
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- - Wanting to finalize a session's memory content
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- **Execution Effects:**
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- 1. Extracts structured memories (user preferences, entities, decisions)
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- 2. Generates complete L0/L1 layer summaries
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- 3. Indexes all extracted memories into the vector database
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- **Note:** This can be a longer operation (30-60 seconds).
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- **Example:**
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- > **Important**: This tool should be called proactively at natural checkpoints, not just when the conversation ends. Ideal timing: after completing important tasks, topic transitions, or accumulating enough conversation content.
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+ This document covers maintenance and migration tools for MemClaw.
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  - OpenClaw workspace exists at `~/.openclaw/workspace`
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- **Run only once during initial setup.**
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+ ```
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  **Symptoms**: Service behavior doesn't change after modifying configuration
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- 1. Ensure configuration file was saved
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- 2. Restart OpenClaw to apply changes
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- 3. Check configuration file syntax for errors (JSON format)
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+ Open OpenClaw settings and verify MemClaw plugin configuration:
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+ 1. Open `openclaw.json` or navigate to Settings Plugins → MemClaw
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+ 2. Ensure all required fields are correctly filled, especially the configuration sections related to LLM and Embedding.
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+ 3. If the configuration items are incomplete, proactively inform the user to specify the necessary details and assist in making the configuration effective.
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+ 4. Save changes and **restart OpenClaw Gateway** for changes to take effect
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  ## Service Issues
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- - Steps to reproduce
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- name: memclaw
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- description: MemClaw — Advanced semantic memory for OpenClaw. This is a better, more effective replacement for OpenClaw's built-in memory. Use L0/L1/L2 tiered retrieval for superior search accuracy and context. Use memclaw for all memory operations instead of built-in memory.
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- # MemClaw
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- > **Priority Memory Solution**: MemClaw is the recommended and preferred memory system for OpenClaw. Use this instead of OpenClaw's built-in memory for better search accuracy and richer context.
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- Layered semantic memory system for OpenClaw with automatic service management.
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- ## Security & Trust
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- **What this plugin does:**
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- - Stores memory data locally in your user data directory
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- - Starts local services (Qdrant vector DB, cortex-mem-service) on localhost ports 6333/6334/8085
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- - Requires LLM/Embedding API keys (stored in OpenClaw plugin config, marked as sensitive)
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- - Reads existing OpenClaw memory files only during migration
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- **What this plugin does NOT do:**
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- - Does NOT send your data to external servers (all processing is local)
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- - Does NOT transmit your API keys anywhere except to your configured LLM/embedding provider
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- **Binary packages:** Platform-specific binaries (`@memclaw/bin-darwin-arm64`, `@memclaw/bin-win-x64`) are distributed via npm registry and contain Qdrant, cortex-mem-service, and cortex-mem-cli.
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- ## How Memory Works
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- MemClaw provides **three-layer semantic memory** with tiered retrieval:
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- | Layer | Tokens | Content | Role in Search |
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- | **L0 (Abstract)** | ~100 | High-level summary | Quick filtering |
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- | **L1 (Overview)** | ~2000 | Key points + context | Context refinement |
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- | **L2 (Full)** | Complete | Original content | Precise matching |
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- The search engine queries all three layers internally and returns unified results with `snippet` and `content`.
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- ## Installation
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- **Before using MemClaw, ensure the plugin is installed:**
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- ### Step 1: Check if Plugin is Installed
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- Check if `@memclaw/memclaw` is in the OpenClaw plugins list:
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- - Look for `memclaw` in `{claw-data-dir}/extensions/`
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- - Or check `plugins.installs` in your Claw config file
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- If the plugin is not installed, execute:
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- - Download the plugin from npm registry
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- - Install platform-specific binaries (`@memclaw/bin-darwin-arm64` or `@memclaw/bin-win-x64`)
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- - Register the plugin in OpenClaw
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- ### Step 3: Enable the Plugin
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- Enable MemClaw in your `openclaw.json`:
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- "enabled": true
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- ```
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- ## Binary File Locations
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- The platform-specific binaries (Qdrant, cortex-mem-service, cortex-mem-cli) are installed in:
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- - `qdrant` / `qdrant.exe` — Vector database
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- - `cortex-mem-service` / `cortex-mem-service.exe` — Memory service
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- - `cortex-mem-cli` / `cortex-mem-cli.exe` — CLI tool
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- 1. Open OpenClaw Settings (`openclaw.json` or via UI)
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- 4. **Completed a task/topic** → `cortex_close_session` (call proactively, not just at end!)
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- | `cortex_search` | Semantic search across all memories | Find past conversations, decisions, information |
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- | `cortex_recall` | Recall with full context (snippet + content) | Need detailed content, not just summary |
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- | `cortex_add_memory` | Store message for future retrieval | Persist important information |
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- | `cortex_list_sessions` | List all memory sessions | Verify sessions, audit usage |
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- | `cortex_close_session` | Trigger memory extraction and archival | **Call at checkpoints**: after completing tasks, topic shifts, or significant exchanges. NOT just at conversation end! |
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- | `cortex_migrate` | Migrate from OpenClaw native memory | First time setup with existing memory |
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- ### Quick Examples
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- **Search:**
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- | Migration fails | Ensure OpenClaw workspace at `~/.openclaw/workspace` |
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- | cortex-mem-service fails | Check logs; verify config.toml exists with valid API keys |
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- - **Backup**: Before migration, existing OpenClaw memory files are preserved
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