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# OpenClaw Memory Optimization - Implementation Summary
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**Date:** 2026-02-22
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**Source:** Ramya Chinnadurai's Research (via Mission Control task f401df02-c072-41b9-b28c-8b71b66da860)
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**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE
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## Changes Implemented
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### 1. ✅ External Memory System (BRAIN.md)
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- Created `BRAIN.md` - structured external memory
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- Active projects table (top 3 only)
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- Key decisions log with rationale
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- Recurring patterns and conventions
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- Gotchas & lessons learned
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- Quick links reference
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**Impact:** Reduces context window usage by offloading reference data
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### 2. ✅ Write Discipline Enforcement
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- Added mandatory write discipline to `AGENTS.md`
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- After every task: log to memory file
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- On mistakes: append to `memory/LEARNINGS.md`
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- Significant context: update MEMORY.md/BRAIN.md
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- Created `memory/LEARNINGS.md` template
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**Impact:** Knowledge persists across sessions
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### 3. ✅ Optimized Heartbeat Efficiency
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- Rewrote `HEARTBEAT.md` for <3s checks
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- Added rotating check schedule (don't check everything every time)
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- Created `memory/heartbeat-state.json` for tracking
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- Timeboxed each check procedure
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- Clear rules for when to reply HEARTBEAT_OK
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**Impact:** Faster heartbeats, less token burn
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### 4. ✅ Isolated Cron Jobs
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- Documented in `AGENTS.md`: heartbeat vs cron distinction
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- Heartbeat for batched checks with conversational context
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- Cron for precise timing and isolated execution
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- Subagent-driven tasks for complex work
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**Impact:** Better separation of concerns
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### 5. ✅ Orchestrator Pattern
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- Added to `SOUL.md`: conductor mindset
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- Decompose → Delegate → Coordinate → Integrate
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- Rule: >5 min or >3 steps = consider subagents
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**Impact:** Better task management for complex work
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### 6. ✅ Skills Audit Documentation
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- Created `memory/SKILLS_AUDIT.md`
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- Identified 58 total skills
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- Categorized: Active, Context-Specific, Potentially Unused
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- Estimated 60-70% token savings possible
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**Impact:** Roadmap for further optimization
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### 7. ✅ Boot Sequence Updates
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- Updated `AGENTS.md` to include BRAIN.md in boot sequence
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- Updated `SESSION_STARTUP.md` with BRAIN.md step
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- Verified no BOOT.md (only BOOTSTRAP.md exists, which is correct)
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**Impact:** Proper initialization order
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## Files Modified/Created
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| File | Action | Purpose |
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|------|--------|---------|
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| `BRAIN.md` | Created | External memory system |
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| `AGENTS.md` | Modified | Added BRAIN.md, write discipline |
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| `SOUL.md` | Modified | Added orchestrator pattern |
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| `HEARTBEAT.md` | Rewritten | <3s efficiency optimization |
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| `SESSION_STARTUP.md` | Modified | Updated boot sequence |
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| `memory/LEARNINGS.md` | Created | Mistake log |
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| `memory/SKILLS_AUDIT.md` | Created | Skills documentation |
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| `memory/heartbeat-state.json` | Created | State tracking |
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## Ramya's Recommendations vs Implementation
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| Recommendation | Status | Notes |
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| Check for BOOT.md | ✅ N/A | Only BOOTSTRAP.md exists (correct) |
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| Boot sequence at top of AGENTS.md | ✅ Verified | Already correct |
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| Audit skills folder | ✅ Documented | 58 skills, audit in SKILLS_AUDIT.md |
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| Implement write discipline | ✅ Added | MANDATORY section in AGENTS.md |
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| Create BRAIN.md | ✅ Created | Full external memory system |
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| Optimize heartbeat | ✅ Rewritten | <3s target with state tracking |
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| Curate MEMORY.md | ✅ OK | Already ~40 lines (healthy) |
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| Apply orchestrator pattern | ✅ Added | To SOUL.md |
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## Expected Benefits
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1. **Reduced Token Usage** - External memory reduces context window bloat
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2. **Faster Heartbeats** - State tracking prevents redundant checks
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3. **Better Knowledge Persistence** - Write discipline ensures continuity
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4. **Cleaner Architecture** - Orchestrator pattern for complex tasks
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5. **Maintainable System** - Documented patterns and conventions
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## Next Steps (Not Urgent)
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1. Consolidate redundant iOS skills (11 → 5-6)
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2. Merge Firebase skills (6 → 2-3)
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3. Set up monthly /context detail audit
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4. Implement lazy skill loading if supported
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