Nm Memory Palace Memory Palace Architect

Design memory palace structures with spatial layouts and domain org

Security Scan

The skill’s description and instructions broadly match a memory‑palace design tool and it requests no secrets, but the SKILL.md references runnable Python scripts and a pyproject that are not included in this bundle and rely on an external Night Market config — a small but notable incoherence you should verify before running anything.

Purpose & Capability

The name/description match the included guidance modules (domain analysis, layout, sensory encoding, validation). However the Quick Start shows commands like `python scripts/palace_manager.py create` and refers to a pyproject.toml and executable scripts that are not present in this instruction-only package. The declared required config path (night-market.leyline:progressive-loading) is plausible for a Night Market plugin, but the absence of the referenced scripts/pyproject is an inconsistency.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md contains procedural guidance for designing memory palaces and sensible validation/testing steps. It does not instruct reading unrelated system files, exfiltrating data, or requesting credentials. The only runtime actions shown are running local Python scripts and verifying the Python version; those are scoped to the skill but require the missing script files to actually run.

Install Mechanism

There is no install spec and no code files to be written or executed by the platform. This lowers risk; nothing will be downloaded or installed by the skill bundle itself.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables or external credentials. The single required config path (night-market.leyline:progressive-loading) is a platform-specific configuration and is proportionate to a Night Market plugin.

Persistence & Privilege

The skill does not request always:true and uses normal invocation settings. It does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide settings within the included instructions.

What to consider before installing

This skill appears to be a coherent, instruction-only memory‑palace design guide and does not request secrets. Two things to check before trusting or running anything: (1) the Quick Start and troubleshooting refer to `scripts/palace_manager.py` and a pyproject.toml that are not included here — do not run commands that expect those files unless you inspect them first. (2) the skill references a Night Market config path and integrations with other plugins; confirm you trust the source (claude-night-market repo) and understand what the full plugin bundle installs. If you want to run the example commands, obtain and review the actual scripts from the upstream repository, or ask the publisher for the missing files. Avoid running unknown Python scripts without code review; if anything looks unexpected, run them in an isolated environment.

Night Market Skill — ported from claude-night-market/memory-palace. For the full experience with agents, hooks, and commands, install the Claude Code plugin.

Table of Contents

• What It Is
• Quick Start
• Create a New Palace
• List Existing Palaces
• View Palace Status
• When to Use
• Architectural Templates
• Core Workflow
• Detailed Resources
• Integration
• Expected Outputs

Memory Palace Architect

Design and construct virtual memory palaces for spatial knowledge organization. This skill guides you through creating memorable spatial structures that enhance recall and organize complex information.

What It Is

A memory palace is a mnemonic technique that uses spatial visualization to organize and recall information. This skill provides a systematic approach for:

• Analyzing knowledge domains for optimal spatial mapping
• Designing architectural layouts that reflect conceptual relationships
• Creating multi-sensory associations for enhanced recall
• Building navigable structures for knowledge retrieval

Quick Start

Create a New Palace

python scripts/palace_manager.py create "My Palace" "programming" --metaphor workshop

Verification: Run python --version to verify Python environment.

List Existing Palaces

python scripts/palace_manager.py list

Verification: Run python --version to verify Python environment.

View Palace Status

python scripts/palace_manager.py status

Verification: Run python --version to verify Python environment.

When To Use

• Creating knowledge structures for complex topics
• Organizing large amounts of related information
• Building persistent, project-specific memory systems
• Designing learning pathways for skill acquisition
• Structuring documentation or reference material

When NOT To Use

• Quick knowledge search
  • use knowledge-locator instead
• Session-specific context - use session-palace-builder
• Quick knowledge search
  • use knowledge-locator instead
• Session-specific context - use session-palace-builder

Architectural Templates

Template	Best For	Key Features
Fortress	Security, defense, production-grade systems	Strong boundaries, layered access
Library	Knowledge, research, documentation	Organized shelves, categorized sections
Workshop	Practical skills, tools, techniques	Workbenches, tool areas, project spaces
Garden	Organic growth, evolving knowledge	Plots, seasons, interconnected paths
Observatory	Exploration, discovery, patterns	Viewing platforms, star maps, instruments

Core Workflow

1. Analyze Domain - Identify concepts, relationships, and hierarchy
2. Design Layout - Choose metaphor and spatial organization
3. Map Associations - Create memorable imagery and connections
4. Encode Details - Add sensory attributes and ambient atmosphere
5. Validate Palace - Test recall efficiency and navigation

Detailed Resources

• Domain Analysis Guide: See modules/domain-analysis.md
• Layout Patterns: See modules/layout-patterns.md
• Sensory Encoding: See modules/sensory-encoding.md
• Validation Metrics: See modules/validation.md
• Franklin Protocol: See modules/franklin-protocol.md - Apply the original learning algorithm to palace design

Integration

Works with:

• knowledge-locator - For searching across palaces
• session-palace-builder - For temporary session palaces
• digital-garden-cultivator - For evolving knowledge bases

Expected Outputs

• Complete palace schema with spatial coordinates
• Sensory encoding profile for each location
• Navigation guide and connection map
• Recall testing results and optimization recommendations

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

If palace creation fails, check that the metaphor argument matches one of the supported templates (Fortress, Library, Workshop, Garden, Observatory). For script errors, ensure the palace_manager.py script has executable permissions and that your Python environment meets the requirements listed in pyproject.toml.