ListMemories

Explores memory system folder structure with file counts and sizes for navigation and organization planning.

Parameters

• path (string, optional): Directory path relative to memory root. Default: "/" (root)

Returns

Decay metadata:

• created: File creation date (from frontmatter)
• last_accessed: Last read via ReadMemory (updates decay reference)
• decay_weight: Current decay weight (0.0-1.0). Higher = more recent/relevant

Examples

Root directory - shows top-level folders and files.

Specific folder - explores subdirectory structure.

Deep navigation - nested directory exploration.

Usage Patterns

Pre-write exploration:

Progressive navigation:

Organization assessment:

• High file counts → active knowledge areas
• Sparse folders → consolidation candidates
• Deep nesting → potential flattening targets

Constraints

• Shows only .md files (maenifold knowledge files)
• Paths relative to memory root: "projects" not "/Users/you/maenifold/memory/projects"
• Non-existent paths return error with directory list suggestion

Decay Weight Interpretation

• 1.00: Within grace period (7-14 days depending on folder)
• 0.50-0.99: Active decay, content still relevant
• 0.25-0.49: Aging content, may need refresh
• < 0.25: Stale content, consider updating or archiving

Files in thinking/sequential/ have a 7-day grace period; all other memory has 14 days.

Integration

• WriteMemory: Use findings to choose optimal folder paths
• SearchMemories: When folders contain many files, search within specific areas
• ReadMemory: Access specific files discovered through listing (also boosts last_accessed)
• MoveMemory: Understand destination structure before reorganization
• RecentActivity: Combine structure view with activity patterns