continuation-memory

Compresses long AI conversations into resumable continuation packages with architecture state and TODOs.

5|Updated Jun 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PatriotAi/ai-lab --skill continuation-memory-patriotai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: continuation-memory
Source: https://github.com/PatriotAi/ai-lab/tree/main/melania-skills-ecosystem/skills/continuation-memory
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PatriotAi/ai-lab --skill continuation-memory-patriotai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? AI assistants like Claude have no persistent memory between sessions, so long projects lose all context when a conversation ends or is interrupted. This Skill compresses an entire working session into a compact, structured continuation package that any new session can use to resume exactly where work stopped. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Continuation Packages: Generates a structured markdown block capturing current architecture, active work, pending TODOs, dependency maps, naming conventions, and a ready-to-paste resume prompt. - Multi-Level Memory Strategies: Combines in-chat packages, memory_user_edits, disk progress files, STENO one-line markers, and Quick State Snapshots for layered persistence. - Context Window Management: Applies hot/warm/cold session hierarchy, 3-layer retrieval (index/context/details), and compaction discipline to keep long sessions efficient. - Use Case: After 25 turns building a multi-module project, ask to save state; the Skill produces a package under 1500 tokens that a fresh session can use to continue from the exact file and step where you stopped. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to save the current session state as a continuation package so you can resume this project in a new conversation later.

Frequently Asked Questions about continuation-memory

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I resume a Claude session where I left off?▼

Generate a continuation package before ending the session, then paste it into a new conversation with the included resume prompt. The package contains the architecture state, active work, and next steps needed to continue without repeating prior work.

How to save AI conversation state before context runs out?▼

Trigger a continuation package when the conversation exceeds about 20 turns or the context window fills past 70 percent. The Skill compresses resolved debates, keeps decisions and TODOs, and targets under 1500 tokens for the full package.

What is the STENO format for session tracking?▼

STENO is a one-line compressed marker in the form STENO:phase:current_file:last_completed_step:next_step:blockers. It is inserted at the top of responses during long workflows so current position is visible at a glance, complementing full continuation packages.

Does conversation memory persist between Claude sessions?▼

Claude has no built-in persistent memory between sessions. This Skill works around that using four layers: in-chat continuation packages, memory_user_edits for cross-session storage, disk progress files, and manual copy-paste into new conversations.

When should I not use a continuation package?▼

Skip it for short sessions or one-shot questions that carry no state worth preserving. It is also not designed for forensic recovery of lost past chats; it only captures the state of the current line of work.

What happens if two continuation packages conflict?▼

The Skill shows both states to the user and asks which version is correct before merging. Packages are only merged after explicit confirmation, and the decision is recorded in the changelog.