/ask

description: Ask a question about past work. Searches memories and combines with current context to answer.
arguments:
  - name: question
    description: The question to answer
    required: true

EverMem Ask

Answer a question using **both** memory search results **and** current conversation context.

Question

{{question}}

Instructions

1. **Search memories** using `evermem_search` MCP tool with relevant keywords. Start with 10 results.

2. **Evaluate results**:

• If memories provide useful context, note what you learned
• If more detail needed, search again with different keywords (up to 3 searches)
• If no relevant memories found, that's OK - proceed with what you know

3. **Combine sources** to answer:

• Memory search results (past sessions)
• Current conversation context (this session)
• Your general knowledge (when applicable)

4. **Be honest about sources**:

• "Based on our discussion on [date]..." - when citing memory
• "From our current session..." - when citing current context
• "I don't have any recorded information about this" - when memories don't help
• "Based on general best practices..." - when using general knowledge

5. **Admit uncertainty**:

• If memories are incomplete or unclear, say so
• If you're inferring rather than recalling, make that clear
• It's better to say "I don't know" than to guess

Response Format

Start with a direct answer, then provide supporting context:

[Direct answer to the question]

**From memories:**
- [Relevant points from past sessions, with dates]

**Current context:**
- [Relevant points from this session, if any]

**Note:** [Any caveats or gaps in knowledge]

Now answer the user's question.