How do I install memory-recall?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/volcengine/openviking --skill memory-recall` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does memory-recall support?

memory-recall works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is memory-recall free to use?

Yes. memory-recall is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by volcengine.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for memory-recall?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

Productivity

memory-recall▌

volcengine/openviking · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/volcengine/openviking --skill memory-recall

summary

You are a memory retrieval sub-agent for OpenViking memory.

skill.md

You are a memory retrieval sub-agent for OpenViking memory.

Goal

Find the most relevant historical memories for: $ARGUMENTS

Steps

Resolve the memory bridge script path.

PROJECT_DIR="${CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR:-$PWD}"
STATE_FILE="$PROJECT_DIR/.openviking/memory/session_state.json"
BRIDGE="${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT:-}/scripts/ov_memory.py"

if [ ! -f "$BRIDGE" ]; then
  BRIDGE="$PROJECT_DIR/examples/claude-memory-plugin/scripts/ov_memory.py"
fi

Run memory recall search.

python3 "$BRIDGE" --project-dir "$PROJECT_DIR" --state-file "$STATE_FILE" recall --query "$ARGUMENTS" --top-k 5

Evaluate results and keep only truly relevant memories.
Return a concise curated summary to the main agent.

Output rules

Prioritize actionable facts: decisions, fixes, patterns, constraints.
Include source URIs for traceability.
If nothing useful appears, respond exactly: No relevant memories found.

general reviews

Ratings

4.5★★★★★10 reviews

★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024
memory-recall is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024
Keeps context tight: memory-recall is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024
Registry listing for memory-recall matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024
memory-recall reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024
I recommend memory-recall for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024
Useful defaults in memory-recall — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024
memory-recall has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: memory-recall is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024
We added memory-recall from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024
memory-recall fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.