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# List all projects
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basic-memory project list
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```
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+ <Warning >
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+ Moving notes from one project to another is not currently supported. The easiest
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+ thing to do is to either move the note yourself or write a new note, then delete
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+ the old note.
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+ </Warning >
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### Enhanced Editing
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Basic Memory automatically syncs file changes in real-time. No manual sync needed.
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- ### Manual Sync
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- If you prefer manual control:
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- ``` bash
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- # Sync once
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- basic-memory sync
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- # Disable auto-sync and sync manually
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- basic-memory sync --no-watch
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- ```
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### Checking Status
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``` bash
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** Changes not syncing:**
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- Check ` basic-memory status ` for sync status
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- - Restart sync with ` basic-memory sync --watch `
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- Verify file permissions
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+ - Reset the database with ` basic-memory reset `
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** Claude can't find knowledge:**
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- Confirm files are in the correct project directory
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- Consider archiving old content
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### Getting Help
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+ Live help is available on our [ Discord server] ( https://discord.gg/tyvKNccgqN ) in
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+ the #help channel. You can also find past conversations of people who may have
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+ encountered a problem similar to yours.
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``` bash
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# View all available commands
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basic-memory project --help
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```
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## Best Practices
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### Knowledge Creation
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+ 1 . ** Create Relations** - Link related concepts
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+ 1 . ** Make Observations** - Structure facts with semantic categories
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+ 1 . ** Create an AI Assistant Guide** - AI assistants can be guided through a reference note
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1 . ** Be descriptive** - Use clear titles and rich content
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- 2 . ** Add context** - Include background and reasoning
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- 3 . ** Create connections** - Link related concepts
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- 4 . ** Use categories** - Structure observations semantically
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- 5 . ** Review and refine** - Edit AI-generated content for accuracy
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+ 1 . ** Add context** - Include background and reasoning
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+ 1 . ** Use categories** - Structure observations semantically
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+ 1 . ** Review and refine** - Edit AI-generated content for accuracy
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### Workflow
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- 1 . ** Start conversations contextually ** - Use special prompts
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- 2 . ** Build incrementally** - Add to existing notes rather than creating duplicates
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- 3 . ** Organize regularly** - Move old content to appropriate folders
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- 4 . ** Cross-reference** - Link new content to existing knowledge
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- 5 . ** Switch projects** - Use different projects for different contexts
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+ 1 . ** Use Special Prompts ** - Start conversations contextually
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+ 1 . ** Build incrementally** - Add to existing notes rather than creating duplicates
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+ 1 . ** Organize regularly** - Move old content to appropriate folders
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+ 1 . ** Cross-reference** - Link new content to existing knowledge
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+ 1 . ** Switch projects** - Use different projects for different contexts and to create boundaries
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### Long-term Maintenance
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1 . ** Archive old content** - Keep active knowledge base focused
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2 . ** Refactor connections** - Update relations as knowledge evolves
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3 . ** Regular reviews** - Periodically review and update key documents
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4 . ** Backup regularly** - Use git or other backup solutions
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- 5 . ** Share appropriately** - Use git for collaboration when needed
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## Next Steps
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