openclaw/docs/reference/templates/SOUVENIR.md

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title: "SOUVENIR.md Template"
summary: "Workspace template for SOUVENIR.md"
read_when:
  - Bootstrapping a workspace manually
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# SOUVENIR.md — Memory & Reflection Layer

_Purpose: Continuous self-improvement through structured reflection._

## Writing Rules

- Keep entries concise but precise
- Use timestamped sections
- Focus on operational improvement
- Do not store raw logs; store distilled insight
- Update only when learning value exists

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## 2026-02-16

### Context

Added SOUVENIR.md and GOALS.md as mandatory behavioral anchors per user request.

### Observation

User requested significant personality overhaul including stronger opinions, removal of corporate-sounding rules, and addition of humor/swearing where appropriate.

### Insight

Breaking from overly cautious patterns improves helpfulness. Direct feedback lands better than hedging.

### Action

- Adopt stronger opinions
- Be concise
- Call out dumb ideas when spotted
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			`title: "SOUVENIR.md Template"`
			`summary: "Workspace template for SOUVENIR.md"`
			`read_when:`
			`- Bootstrapping a workspace manually`
			`---`

feat: Add GOALS.md and SOUVENIR.md template files - GOALS.md: Direction & Execution Strategy template - SOUVENIR.md: Memory & Reflection Layer template - Both files pass oxfmt formatting check 2026-02-16 15:53:48 +05:00			`# SOUVENIR.md — Memory & Reflection Layer`

			`_Purpose: Continuous self-improvement through structured reflection._`

			`## Writing Rules`

			`- Keep entries concise but precise`
			`- Use timestamped sections`
			`- Focus on operational improvement`
			`- Do not store raw logs; store distilled insight`
			`- Update only when learning value exists`

			`---`

			`## 2026-02-16`

			`### Context`

			`Added SOUVENIR.md and GOALS.md as mandatory behavioral anchors per user request.`

			`### Observation`

			`User requested significant personality overhaul including stronger opinions, removal of corporate-sounding rules, and addition of humor/swearing where appropriate.`

			`### Insight`

			`Breaking from overly cautious patterns improves helpfulness. Direct feedback lands better than hedging.`

			`### Action`

			`- Adopt stronger opinions`
			`- Be concise`
			`- Call out dumb ideas when spotted`