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Brings project docs, agent rule files, authorized memory and leftover workspace files back in line with what the code and runtime actually do at the end of a work session.
Searches the user's persistent cross-session memory for timestamped observations synthesized from past agent sessions on cmem.ai.
Install Claude-Mem Search
$ npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install thedotmack/claude-mem mem-search --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/cowork/skills/mem-search .claude/skills/mem-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "mem-search" agent skill from https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-search into .claude/skills/mem-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mem-search", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-searchType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install thedotmack/claude-mem mem-search --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/cowork/skills/mem-search .agents/skills/mem-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "mem-search" agent skill from https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-search into .agents/skills/mem-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mem-search", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install thedotmack/claude-mem mem-search --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/cowork/skills/mem-search .cursor/skills/mem-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "mem-search" agent skill from https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-search into .cursor/skills/mem-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mem-search", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git --path cowork/skills/mem-search--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install thedotmack/claude-mem mem-search --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/cowork/skills/mem-search .gemini/skills/mem-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mem-search" agent skill from https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-search into .gemini/skills/mem-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mem-search", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install thedotmack/claude-mem mem-searchInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/cowork/skills/mem-search .github/skills/mem-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mem-search" agent skill from https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-search into .github/skills/mem-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mem-search", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install thedotmack/claude-mem mem-search --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/cowork/skills/mem-search .opencode/skills/mem-search && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "mem-search" agent skill from https://github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem/tree/main/cowork/skills/mem-search into .opencode/skills/mem-search/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "mem-search", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
mem-search- GitHub stars
- 99k
- Token cost
- ~511 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 213 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 26
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
At a glance
Searches the user's persistent cross-session memory for timestamped observations synthesized from past agent sessions on cmem.ai.
- Works in 3 steps: Index pass — run 1–3 broad keyword… → Narrow pass — re-search with the most… → Answer — synthesize from the…
- Recalling what was done in a previous session on this project
- SKILL.md covers How to search, Progressive search method, Diagnostics and Notes
- Calls node
What it does
This skill runs a bundled, dependency-free CLI script against a configured API key, following an index-then-narrow discipline: one to three broad keyword searches first, skimming only titles and summaries, then a narrower re-search with the most specific terms or exact phrases found, before synthesizing an answer rather than dumping raw results at the user.
It reports a missing API key, or a 404 on a newer endpoint, in plain language rather than as a bare error, since search still works through an older endpoint either way, and it warns against ever putting secrets into a search query since queries are sent to the remote service.
When your agent uses it
- Recalling what was done in a previous session on this project
- Searching past observations for a decision, file, or task
- Checking the status of the memory connection
Example prompts
- “What did we decide about the auth flow last session?”
- “Search my memory for anything about the pricing page redesign.”
- “Check my memory connection status, my searches are returning nothing.”
Requirements
- A cmem.ai API key configured for the plugin
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Index pass — run 1–3 broad keyword searches (project names, file names,
- Narrow pass — re-search with the most specific terms found in step 1
- Answer — synthesize from the observations returned. Quote timestamps
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit fa8ab09. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
node
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Claude-Mem Search loads about 511 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 80 tokens; SKILL.md has 213 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from thedotmack/claude-mem at commit fa8ab09, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© thedotmack). 213 words, ~511 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/mem-search/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- mem-search
- description
- This skill should be used when the user asks to "search memory", "what do you remember about X", "check claude-mem", "mem search", "find past observations", "what did we do last session", or wants prior-session context about a project, decision, file, or task. Searches the user's Claude-Mem (cmem.ai) memory.
- metadata.version
- 0.1.0
Claude-Mem Search (Cowork)
Search the user's persistent Claude-Mem memory on cmem.ai. Memory contains timestamped observations synthesized from past sessions across all their agents (Claude Code, Cowork, Codex, and others).
How to search
Run the bundled CLI (no dependencies, uses the plugin's configured API key):
node "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/cmem-hook.mjs" search "your query" --limit 20Progressive search method
Follow claude-mem's Index → Timeline → Transcript discipline — cheap passes first, expensive detail only for confirmed hits:
- Index pass — run 1–3 broad keyword searches (project names, file names, error strings, feature names). Skim titles/summaries only.
- Narrow pass — re-search with the most specific terms found in step 1
(IDs, exact phrases) and a smaller
--limit. - Answer — synthesize from the observations returned. Quote timestamps when the user asks "when".
Do not dump raw search output at the user; extract the relevant observations and answer in plain language.
Diagnostics
If searches return nothing or error:
node "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/cmem-hook.mjs" statusReport the status output plainly: a MISSING api key means the plugin needs the
user's cmem.ai key added to its configuration; a 404 on /api/hooks/context
just means the newer Pro endpoint isn't deployed — search still works via
/api/mcp.
Notes
- Some filters (date ranges, type) may be silently ignored by the cloud API until MCP parity ships — prefer keyword narrowing over filter flags.
- Never write secrets into search queries; queries are sent to cmem.ai.
© thedotmack, Apache-2.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in cowork/skills/mem-search of thedotmack/claude-mem.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit fa8ab09
Compare with similar skills
Claude-Mem Search next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude-Mem Search this skillthedotmack/claude-mem | 99k | — | ~511 | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Neat-Freak Knowledge CloseoutKKKKhazix/khazix-skills | 21k | — | ~1.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Beads Task Memorygastownhall/beads | 28k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Reflect on Session Learningscursor/plugins | 11k | 5 repos | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| MemPalace Memory SearchMemPalace/mempalace | 59k | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Compound Learning WriterEveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin | 25k | — | ~2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Claude-Mem Search
What does Claude-Mem Search do?
Searches the user's persistent cross-session memory for timestamped observations synthesized from past agent sessions on cmem.ai. This skill runs a bundled, dependency-free CLI script against a configured API key, following an index-then-narrow discipline: one to three broad keyword searches first, skimming only titles and summaries, then a narrower re-search with the most specific terms or exact phrases found, before synthesizing an answer rather than dumping raw results at the user.
When should I use Claude-Mem Search?
Claude-Mem Search fits situations like: recalling what was done in a previous session on this project; searching past observations for a decision, file, or task; checking the status of the memory connection.
How do I install Claude-Mem Search in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (cowork/skills/mem-search in thedotmack/claude-mem) into .claude/skills/mem-search in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Claude-Mem Search in Codex?
Run `npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (cowork/skills/mem-search in thedotmack/claude-mem) into .agents/skills/mem-search in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Claude-Mem Search in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add thedotmack/claude-mem --skill mem-search -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/mem-search, .gemini/skills/mem-search, .github/skills/mem-search and .opencode/skills/mem-search in your project.
What does Claude-Mem Search need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Claude-Mem Search needs the command-line tools its instructions call (node). Our summary lists: A cmem.ai API key configured for the plugin.
Does Claude-Mem Search access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Claude-Mem Search safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Claude-Mem Search use?
Claude-Mem Search is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Claude-Mem Search use?
About 511 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 2k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Claude-Mem Search?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Claude-Mem Search: Neat-Freak Knowledge Closeout (KKKKhazix/khazix-skills, 21k stars), Beads Task Memory (gastownhall/beads, 28k stars), Reflect on Session Learnings (cursor/plugins, 11k stars) and MemPalace Memory Search (MemPalace/mempalace, 59k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Claude-Mem Search?
thedotmack (a GitHub user) maintains it in thedotmack/claude-mem, which has 99,047 GitHub stars. The repository holds 26 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 2026.
Source: thedotmack/claude-mem on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.