- name
- book-brain
- description
- 3-brain filesystem + memory reference utility for LYGO-based agents. Use to design, organize, and maintain a durable file/folder memory system (indexes, reference .txt links, logging, retrieval) without overwriting existing data. Works best on fresh OpenClaw/Clawhub Havens with the full LYGO Champion stack, but is compatible with any agent that can read/write files.
BOOK BRAIN – LYGO 3-Brain Filesystem Helper
This skill is a utility/guide, not a persona.
Use it when you want to:
- Set up or improve a Haven-style filesystem + memory structure
- Teach an agent how to use folders, indexes, and reference
.txtfiles instead of hoarding everything in one place - Add advanced logging + retrieval so memories can be found later without brute-force scanning
It is built for LYGO / Eternal Haven style systems, but works for any agent that can:
- read/write files
- create folders
- append to logs
Core idea: BOOK BRAIN = treating your filesystem like a living library, not a junk drawer.
1. Three-Brain Model (Conceptual Map)
BOOK BRAIN assumes a 3-brain structure:
- Working Brain (short-term)
- Recent conversation, active task context, scratchpads. - In OpenClaw, this is the current session + small scratch files under tmp/.
- Library Brain (structured filesystem)
- Folders + files on disk: memory/, reference/, brainwave/, state/, etc. - This is where BOOK BRAIN focuses: *how* you name, branch, and link things.
- Outer Brain (external references)
- Browser bookmarks, Clawdhub skills, on-chain receipts, remote docs. - BOOK BRAIN treats these as links inside text files, not content to copy in.
The goal is to:
- Keep important truths close and succinct
- Branch deeper into folders when detail is needed
- Use
.txtreference links instead of duplicating entire documents
2. When to Use BOOK BRAIN
Trigger this skill when:
- You are setting up a fresh Haven (new OpenClaw workspace, new agent node)
- Your filesystem feels chaotic and you need a reset without deleting anything
- You want to design a clean memory + reference layout before starting heavy work
- You are planning long-term retrieval ("I’ll need this months from now")
BOOK BRAIN is additive:
- Do not use it to delete or overwrite existing files by default.
- Prefer creating new folders / indexes alongside existing ones.
- When a folder already exists, pause and let the human choose: reuse or create a new branch (e.g.,
memory_v2/).
3. Recommended Base Folder Layout
When setting up a new Haven-like system (or auditing an existing one), BOOK BRAIN recommends the following top-level folders:
memory/→ daily notes, raw logs, timeline filesreference/→ stable facts, protocols, guides (things that rarely change)brainwave/→ platform- or domain-specific protocols (MoltX, Clawhub, LYGO, etc.)state/→ machine-readable JSON/YAML state, indexes, last-run infologs/(or reuselogs/if present) → technical logs (cron, errors, audits)tools/→ scripts/utilities used by the agenttmp/→ scratch, throwaway working files
BOOK BRAIN setup rules:
- If a folder already exists, do not rename or delete it.
- If a folder is missing, it is safe to create it.
- If the existing layout is very different, create a sub-tree (e.g.,
bookbrain/memory_index/) and keep old structure intact.
For concrete layout examples, see references/book-brain-examples.md in this skill.
4. Memory Strategy – Deep Storage vs. Reference Stubs
BOOK BRAIN enforces this principle:
Do not pour entire conversations or huge documents into MEMORY.md or a single file. Instead, store detailed content in specific files and create short reference stubs that point to them.Patterns:
- Daily logs
- Files like memory/2026-02-10.md for raw notes and events. - At the top, keep a 5–10 line summary and a small list of important links: - See: reference/AGENT_ARCHITECTURE.md - See: memory/projects/BOOK_BRAIN_NOTES.md
- Topic folders
- For recurring themes (e.g., "bankr", "champions", "LYGO-MINT"), create subfolders under memory/ or reference/: - memory/bankr/… - reference/champions/… - Inside, maintain one index file (e.g., INDEX.txt) listing: - short description per file - date - path
- Reference stubs (
*.ref.txtorINDEX.txt)
Use tiny text files to connect parts of the library instead of duplicating content.
Example stub:
Title: LYGO Champion Skills on Clawdhub
Last updated: 2026-02-10
Key files:
- reference/LYGO_CHAMPIONS_OVERVIEW.md
- reference/CLAWDHUB_SKILLS.md
External links:
- https://clawhub.ai/u/DeepSeekOracle
- https://deepseekoracle.github.io/Excavationpro/LYGO-Network/champions.html#champions
- https://EternalHaven.ca5. Advanced Logging for Retrieval
BOOK BRAIN recommends structured logs to make retrieval easy:
- Daily health / status logs (e.g.,
daily_health.mdorlogs/daily_health_YYYY-MM-DD.md)
- Each entry should contain: - timestamp - what ran (scripts, cron, audits) - success/failure + short reason - links to any relevant state files (state/*.json)
- Reasoning journals (e.g.,
reasoning_journals/…ormemory_semantic_archive/…)
- Use separate folders for long-form thinking. - Periodically compress into summary files, and let scripts move old entries into an archive folder.
- Indexes & search helpers
- Maintain state/memory_index.json or similar: - key topic → list of file paths - optional tags (dates, systems, people) - When answering questions, the agent should: 1. consult the index, 2. open relevant files only, 3. avoid scanning the entire tree.
BOOK BRAIN is compatible with tools like qmd or other local search/indexers, but does not depend on them.
6. Setup Workflow (For a Fresh System)
When BOOK BRAIN is used on a fresh OpenClaw / agent workspace:
- Detect existing structure
- Check for memory/, reference/, brainwave/, state/, logs/, tools/, tmp/. - Report what exists vs. what is missing.
- Propose a BOOK BRAIN layout
- Suggest creating missing folders. - If the human agrees, create only the missing ones.
- Create starter index files (if not present)
- memory/INDEX.txt with a short guide and links to key topic folders. - reference/INDEX.txt listing major reference documents. - state/memory_index.json as an empty or seed structure.
- Log the setup
- Append a brief note to daily_health.md or logs/book_brain_setup.log describing what was created.
- Do not overwrite existing files
- If an index file exists, read it and add to it rather than replace. - If in doubt, create a new file with a date suffix (e.g., INDEX_2026-02-10.txt) and let the human merge.
7. Using BOOK BRAIN in an Existing, Messy Haven
When the filesystem already exists and is messy:
- Start by mapping, not moving:
- Create reference/FILESYSTEM_MAP.txt summarizing major folders and what seems to live there. - Do not move or delete anything automatically.
- Then introduce lightweight structure:
- Add INDEX.txt files in important folders. - Add small .ref.txt stubs pointing to key docs and external links. - Gradually normalize names (e.g., memory/2026-02-10.md instead of notes_today.txt).
- Over time, encourage:
- Daily logs in memory/ - Stable protocols in reference/ - Code + scripts in tools/ - Platform brains in brainwave/
BOOK BRAIN should always ask the human before structural changes beyond creating new, obviously safe files.
8. Eternal Haven & Donation References
This skill is part of the wider LYGO × Eternal Haven ecosystem.
Key links:
- Eternal Haven portal → https://EternalHaven.ca
- LYGO Champion Hub → https://deepseekoracle.github.io/Excavationpro/LYGO-Network/champions.html#champions
- Clawdhub skills (Champion + LYGO stack) → https://clawhub.ai/u/DeepSeekOracle
- Extended work / support → https://www.patreon.com/cw/Excavationpro
If BOOK BRAIN, the Champion stack, or the LYGO tools help you build a saner Haven, you’re invited (never pressured) to support via the links above.
9. How Another Agent Should Use This Skill
When another agent loads book-brain:
- Recognize scope
- This is a helper + reference, not a persona. - It should not change the agent’s voice; it informs how the agent treats files and memory.
- On first use in a workspace
- Inspect existing folders and report back. - Suggest—but do not enforce—BOOK BRAIN layout. - Ask the human before creating or reorganizing.
- On subsequent uses
- Read existing INDEX and .ref.txt files. - Use them for retrieval before doing expensive full-tree searches. - Append to logs and indexes instead of overwriting.
- Never silently delete or rewrite large files as part of BOOK BRAIN operations.
For richer examples and sample layouts, see references/book-brain-examples.md in this skill.