archiveCapture and preserve content as intelligent snapshots with semantic search, automatic extraction, and proactive resurfacing.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install ivangdavila/archiveArchive storage lives in ~/archive/ with tiered structure. See memory-template.md for setup.
~/archive/
āāā memory.md # HOT: recent items, ā¤100 lines
āāā index.md # Topic/tag index
āāā items/ # Individual archived items
āāā projects/ # Per-project collections
āāā history.md # Search/access history| Topic | File |
|-------|------|
| What to capture | capture.md |
| Search patterns | search.md |
| Resurfacing rules | resurface.md |
When user sends something to archive:
| Type | What to extract |
|------|-----------------|
| Article/webpage | Full text, author, date, key quotes |
| Video (YouTube) | Title, creator, duration, timestamps mentioned |
| Tweet/thread | Full text, author, context, media |
| PDF/paper | Title, authors, abstract, cited references |
| Image | Description, source, context given |
| Idea/note | Raw text + timestamp + related items |
Each archived item stored as:
items/{date}_{slug}.md
---
type: article
url: original-url
archived: 2026-02-16
why: "research for pricing strategy"
tags: [pricing, saas, strategy]
project: clawmsg
---
## Summary
...
## Key Points
...
## Full Content
...User can ask naturally:
NEVER require exact keywords. Match by meaning.
When user works on a topic:
| This skill | What it does | NOT this |
|------------|--------------|----------|
| archive | Preserves external content as snapshots | memory (agent context) |
| archive | Captures full content for permanence | bookmark (just URLs) |
| archive | Stores raw material | second-brain (processed knowledge) |
| archive | Immutable snapshots | pkm (evolving notes) |
This skill ONLY:
This skill NEVER:
All data in ~/archive/. Create on first use:
mkdir -p ~/archive/items ~/archive/projectsGenerated Feb 24, 2026
Researchers can archive full-text papers, articles, and notes with semantic tags and summaries. This enables quick retrieval by concept or author, supporting literature reviews and project organization without manual keyword matching.
Marketing professionals archive competitor analyses, industry reports, and campaign ideas with structured metadata. The skill helps surface relevant past content during strategy sessions, ensuring insights are reused effectively across projects.
Lawyers archive case documents, precedents, and client communications as immutable snapshots. Semantic search allows natural language queries for past cases or topics, aiding in brief preparation and evidence organization without deletion risks.
Product managers capture user feedback, market research, and design notes with project tags. Proactive resurfacing suggests related archived items during brainstorming, helping teams leverage historical data for innovation without manual digging.
Medical professionals archive clinical guidelines, research studies, and patient education materials. The skill supports retrieval by medical concepts or conditions, ensuring accurate, up-to-date information is accessible during consultations or training.
Offer the Archive skill as a premium feature within a productivity platform, charging monthly fees for advanced storage, search, and integration capabilities. Revenue streams from individual users and enterprise teams seeking enhanced content preservation.
Provide a free version with basic archiving and limited storage, then upsell to paid tiers for semantic search, proactive resurfacing, and project management tools. This attracts casual users while monetizing power users and businesses.
License the Archive skill to corporations for internal knowledge management, with custom integrations, enhanced security, and dedicated support. Revenue comes from one-time licenses or annual contracts tailored to organizational needs.
š¬ Integration Tip
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