Search through all past daily logs, cold memory files, and conversation history. Use when {{OWNER_NAME}} asks "when did we...", "do you remember...", "what did I say about...", or needs context from a past session.
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---
name: search-memory
description: Search through all past daily logs, cold memory files, and conversation history. Use when {{OWNER_NAME}} asks "when did we...", "do you remember...", "what did I say about...", or needs context from a past session.
allowed-tools: Bash Read
---
Search the memory system for past context:
## Search Order
1. **Check hot memory first** — read `identity/memory.md` (already in context, might have the answer)
2. **Check cold memory** — read relevant `memory/*.md` files (projects, decisions, preferences, people)
3. **Search daily log archive** — FTS5 full-text search for raw conversation history
## Daily Log Search
1. Ensure the index is up to date:
```bash
python3 .claude/scripts/index-daily-logs.py
```
2. Search using FTS5 syntax:
```bash
python3 .claude/scripts/search-logs.py "$ARGUMENTS"
```
Supported query syntax:
- Simple words: `typescript testing`
- Phrases: `"pull request"`
- Boolean: `deploy AND production`
- Negation: `api NOT graphql`
- Prefix: `auth*`
- Date filter: `--date 2026-04-05`
- Limit: `--limit 20`
3. If the search returns results, read the full source file for more context if needed.
4. Synthesize findings into a clear answer. Don't dump raw results — summarize what's relevant to the question.
