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Tree Ring Memory

TerminallyLazy · Developer Productivity & Workflow · Updated
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Tree Ring Memory is a framework-agnostic, local-first memory lifecycle layer for AI agents that organizes information into rings based on age, confidence, and importance. It replaces raw transcript dumps with a structured, inspectable memory store using SQLite and FTS that allows agents to consolidate, audit, and intentionally forget information.

Recent versions (v0.13-v0.15) introduced schema-v3 support, coordinated-write policies for multi-agent setups, project-local harness activation with receipt-backed readiness, and improved scope-preserving CLI updates.

As of

  • Local-first SQLite storage with FTS recall
  • Lifecycle-aware memory rings including cambium, heartwood, and scars
  • Deterministic consolidation and audit tools without requiring LLMs
  • Support for multi-agent correlation and coordinated write policies
  • Integrated terminal UI for memory inspection and management
✓ Best For

Developers building local-first, privacy-conscious AI agents who need a structured, durable way to manage project-specific decisions, lessons, and preferences.

✗ Not Ideal For

Users looking for a cloud-hosted, managed, or ready-to-use SaaS agent platform, as it requires local installation and manual configuration of agent harnesses.

Open Source

MIT licensed, free to use with no required cloud services or paid subscriptions.

A powerful, developer-centric tool that provides a sophisticated and mature approach to AI memory, making it an essential utility for those who prioritize privacy and long-term memory durability.
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Is Tree Ring Memory free?

Yes - Tree Ring Memory is Open Source. MIT licensed, free to use with no required cloud services or paid subscriptions.

What is Tree Ring Memory best for?

Developers building local-first, privacy-conscious AI agents who need a structured, durable way to manage project-specific decisions, lessons, and preferences.

Who makes Tree Ring Memory?

Tree Ring Memory is developed by TerminallyLazy. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.

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