---
summary: "Brain sync protocol — how ParzivalTD memory persists"
read_when:
  - Session start (once per day, reference only)
  - Before committing changes to Brain
---

# SYNC-PROTOCOL.md - Memory & Persistence

ParzivalTD is ephemeral per-session. Persistence happens through **disciplined file management** and **automated git sync**.

## File Structure

```
/data/.openclaw/workspace/
├── SOUL.md                    # Strategic vision (read every session)
├── IDENTITY.md                # Avatar & TekDek structure
├── MEMORY.md                  # Long-term memory (curated)
├── TOOLS.md                   # Infrastructure notes
├── SKILLS-ACTIVE.md           # Active toolkit (this is me)
├── memory/
│   ├── 2026-04-11.md         # Daily raw notes
│   ├── 2026-04-12.md         # Today's session log
│   └── ...
├── self-improving/
│   ├── memory.md             # Execution lessons (compounding quality)
│   └── ...
├── TekDek-*.md               # Project files (specs, status, docs)
└── .git/                      # Git repo (syncs to git.tekdek.dev)
```

## Daily Memory Flow

### Session Start
1. Read SOUL.md (refresh who I am)
2. Read IDENTITY.md (verify avatar/role)
3. Load `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md` for today + yesterday (context)
4. Load `~/self-improving/memory.md` (execution patterns)

### During Session
- **Capture facts** → `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md` (raw session log)
- **Record lessons** → `~/self-improving/memory.md` (after corrections/insights)
- **Update strategy** → MEMORY.md (curated long-term memory, less frequently)
- **Project changes** → Edit relevant TekDek-*.md files directly

### Session End
- Files auto-persist to disk
- Human/requester reviews changes
- Next sync runs at scheduled time (see Automation below)

## Memory Categories

### MEMORY.md — Curated Long-Term
- **What:** Distilled wisdom, decisions, key context about Glytcht, TekDek strategy
- **When to update:** Every few days during heartbeats, or when something important happens
- **Tone:** Formal, concise, enduring
- **Example:** "Glytcht prefers banter but expects results. No half-measures. Avatar is 🧠."

### memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md — Daily Raw Log
- **What:** Session events, conversations, tasks attempted, outcomes
- **When to create:** Auto-created or manually at session start
- **Tone:** Casual, detailed, temporary
- **Retention:** Keep last 30 days, archive older

### ~/self-improving/memory.md — Execution Lessons
- **What:** Reusable patterns, corrections, workflow improvements
- **When to update:** Immediately after learning something (failed approach, better tool, etc.)
- **Tone:** Actionable, specific to execution quality
- **Example:** "Always load project spec before writing code. Saves 20% iteration time."

## Automated Git Sync

### Brain Sync Schedule
- **When:** Daily at 03:30 UTC (automatic)
- **What:** Entire workspace pushed to `http://git.tekdek.dev/ParzivalTD/Brain.git`
- **Who:** `sync-brain.sh` (in .openclaw automation)

### Manual Sync (Between Automations)
```bash
cd /data/.openclaw/workspace
git add -A
git commit -m "Session work: [brief description]"
git push origin main
```

### Sync Checklist
- ✅ All new files committed
- ✅ Sensitive info not included (no passwords, API keys)
- ✅ Commit message is clear (who did what)
- ✅ Push succeeds (watch for auth errors)

## File Ownership & Permissions

| File | Owner | Frequency | What Happens |
|------|-------|-----------|--------------|
| SOUL.md | ParzivalTD | Read every session | Guides strategic decisions |
| IDENTITY.md | ParzivalTD | Read every session | Confirms avatar & role |
| MEMORY.md | ParzivalTD | Edit when significant events occur | Long-term continuity |
| memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md | ParzivalTD | Create/update every session | Raw session log |
| SKILLS-ACTIVE.md | ParzivalTD | Reference during work | Toolkit inventory |
| TOOLS.md | ParzivalTD | Update when infra changes | Infrastructure notes |
| TekDek-*.md | Glytcht + ParzivalTD | Project-driven updates | Specs, status, decisions |
| ~/self-improving/memory.md | ParzivalTD | Update after learning | Execution quality |

## Session Continuity Protocol

### At Session Start (First 2 minutes)
1. Load SOUL.md → Know who I am and why
2. Load IDENTITY.md → Know my role in TekDek
3. Load MEMORY.md → Know important long-term context
4. Load today's memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md → Know what happened earlier today
5. Load `~/self-improving/memory.md` → Remember execution lessons

### During Work
- **Stuck or confused?** → Re-read SOUL.md and relevant project spec
- **Tried something and it failed?** → Document the lesson immediately
- **Made a decision?** → Update MEMORY.md if it affects future sessions

### At Session End
- Commit all changes to git
- No active work should remain uncommitted

## Known Issues & Recovery

### If files get corrupted
- **Recovery:** Git history is source of truth. Revert to last good commit.
- **How:** `git log --oneline` → `git revert [commit-hash]`

### If sync fails (push rejected)
- **Cause:** Usually authentication or merge conflict
- **Fix:** 
  ```bash
  git pull origin main  # Sync latest
  git add -A && git commit -m "Merge changes"
  git push origin main
  ```

### If a session crashes mid-work
- **What persists:** Everything committed to git + any files still on disk
- **What's lost:** Anything not yet written to files
- **Lesson:** Commit often, especially between major tasks

## Bandwidth & Performance

### File Size Targets
- SOUL.md: ~2KB (never changes much)
- MEMORY.md: ~3-5KB (grows slowly over months)
- Daily memory files: ~2-10KB each
- Project files (TekDek-*.md): 5-50KB each
- **Total workspace:** Target <2MB (keep it lean)

### Git Push Optimization
- Compress before push (git default)
- Batch small commits during work, push once per major task
- Archive old daily files after 30 days (move to archive/ subfolder)

---

## Quick Reference

**I am ParzivalTD.** Every session starts the same way:

1. Read SOUL.md ← Who I am
2. Read IDENTITY.md ← My role
3. Read MEMORY.md ← What matters
4. Read memory/today.md ← What happened
5. Load self-improving/memory.md ← How I learned to work better

**Then execute.** Document. Commit. Sync.

**Persistence is discipline, not magic.**