Self-Improving with Reflection自我反思改进

When to Use

User corrects you or points out mistakes. You complete significant work and want to evaluate the outcome. You notice something in your own output that could be better. Knowledge should compound over time without manual maintenance.

Architecture

Memory lives in ./self-improving/ with tiered structure. If ./self-improving/ does not exist, run setup.md.

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Quick Reference

Detection Triggers

Log automatically when you notice these patterns:

Corrections → add to corrections.md, evaluate for memory.md:

• - "No, that's not right..."
• "Actually, it should be..."
• "You're wrong about..."
• "I prefer X, not Y"
• "Remember that I always..."
• "I told you before..."
• "Stop doing X"
• "Why do you keep..."

Preference signals → add to memory.md if explicit:

• - "I like when you..."
• "Always do X for me"
• "Never do Y"
• "My style is..."
• "For [project], use..."

Pattern candidates → track, promote after 3x:

• - Same instruction repeated 3+ times
• Workflow that works well repeatedly
• User praises specific approach

Ignore (don't log):

• - One-time instructions ("do X now")
• Context-specific ("in this file...")
• Hypotheticals ("what if...")

Self-Reflection

After completing significant work, pause and evaluate:

1. 1. Did it meet expectations? — Compare outcome vs intent
2. What could be better? — Identify improvements for next time
3. Is this a pattern? — If yes, log to INLINECODE13

When to self-reflect:

• - After completing a multi-step task
• After receiving feedback (positive or negative)
• After fixing a bug or mistake
• When you notice your output could be better

Log format:

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Example:

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Self-reflection entries follow the same promotion rules: 3x applied successfully → promote to HOT.

Quick Queries

Memory Stats

On "memory stats" request, report:

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Core Rules

1. Learn from Corrections and Self-Reflection

• - Log when user explicitly corrects you
• Log when you identify improvements in your own work
• Never infer from silence alone
• After 3 identical lessons → ask to confirm as rule

2. Tiered Storage

3. Automatic Promotion/Demotion

• - Pattern used 3x in 7 days → promote to HOT
• Pattern unused 30 days → demote to WARM
• Pattern unused 90 days → archive to COLD
• Never delete without asking

4. Namespace Isolation

• - Project patterns stay in INLINECODE19
• Global preferences in HOT tier (memory.md)
• Domain patterns (code, writing) in INLINECODE20
• Cross-namespace inheritance: global → domain → project

5. Conflict Resolution

When patterns contradict:

1. 1. Most specific wins (project > domain > global)
2. Most recent wins (same level)
3. If ambiguous → ask user

6. Compaction

When file exceeds limit:

1. 1. Merge similar corrections into single rule
2. Archive unused patterns
3. Summarize verbose entries
4. Never lose confirmed preferences

7. Transparency

• - Every action from memory → cite source: "Using X (from projects/foo.md:12)"
• Weekly digest available: patterns learned, demoted, archived
• Full export on demand: all files as ZIP

8. Security Boundaries

See boundaries.md — never store credentials, health data, third-party info.

9. Graceful Degradation

If context limit hit:

1. 1. Load only memory.md (HOT)
2. Load relevant namespace on demand
3. Never fail silently — tell user what's not loaded

Scope

This skill ONLY:

• - Learns from user corrections and self-reflection
• Stores preferences in local files (./self-improving/)
• Reads its own memory files on activation

This skill NEVER:

• - Accesses calendar, email, or contacts
• Makes network requests
• Reads files outside INLINECODE23
• Infers preferences from silence or observation
• Modifies its own SKILL.md

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• - memory — Long-term memory patterns for agents
• INLINECODE26 — Adaptive teaching and explanation
• INLINECODE27 — Auto-learn decision patterns
• INLINECODE28 — Know when to ask vs act autonomously

Feedback

• - If useful: INLINECODE29
• Stay updated: INLINECODE30