Map Memory Now

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Map Memory Now skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Map Memory Now is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: knowledge-mgmt · Last updated: 2026-06-13

Finalize cross-session memory on demand; --finalize-all sweeps every dirty scratch. Use when ending a long session or before switching branches. Do NOT use for routine edits — finalize auto-runs at next SessionStart. Requires claude + git.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Map Memory Now includes worked examples; at least one code block. The SKILL.md runs to about 634 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

Original author: azalio
Indexed lastmod: 2026-06-13
Catalog position: General · knowledge-mgmt
Indexed related skills: 10

How Map Memory Now fits the catalog

Map Memory Now sits in the General category under the knowledge-mgmt sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

Purpose: Immediately finalize cross-session memory without waiting for the next SessionStart. Useful after a long session, before switching branches, or as a maintenance sweep over multiple unfinalized scratches.

What this skill does

Map Memory Now is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the knowledge-mgmt sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/map-memory-now/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when ending a long session or before switching branches. Do NOT use for routine edits — finalize auto-runs at next SessionStart.

Who uses this skill

The Map Memory Now Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 119,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/map-memory-now
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/map-memory-now/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/map-memory-now/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/map-memory-now/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/map-memory-now/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\map-memory-now\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Map Memory Now Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/map-memory-now/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Map Memory Now skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Map Memory Now skill?

Use Map Memory Now when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the knowledge mgmt area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Map Memory Now" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Map Memory Now skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Map Memory Now is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/azalio/map-framework/blob/HEAD/.claude/skills/map-memory-now/SKILL.md
Author: azalio

Cite this skill

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APA

azalio. (2026). Map Memory Now [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/map-memory-now/

BibTeX

@misc{map-memory-now-2026,
  author    = {azalio},
  title     = {Map Memory Now [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/map-memory-now/}
}

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