# agent-memory-systems > Memory is the cornerstone of intelligent agents. Without it, every interaction starts from zero. This skill covers the architecture of agent memory: short-term (context window), long-term (vector stores), and the cognitive architectures that organize them. Key insight: Memory isn't just storage - it's retrieval. A million stored facts mean nothing if you can't find the right one. Chunking, embedding, and retrieval strategies determine whether your agent remembers or forgets. The field is fragm - Author: Kevin Collins - Repository: Claude-Code-Community-Ireland/claude-code-resources - Version: 20260130115427 - Stars: 3 - Forks: 0 - Last Updated: 2026-02-08 - Source: https://github.com/Claude-Code-Community-Ireland/claude-code-resources - Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@Claude-Code-Community-Ireland/claude-code-resources~agent-memory-systems:20260130115427