Memory Research

Research an external subject, synthesize what you find, and create a structured Basic Memory entity, with the user's approval.

Project scope

If the project is unknown, discover it with bm_project(command="list"). Pass a nonempty project on every note, folder, context and schema call, even with one project or a qualified memory:// URL. Use the chosen project's name, workspace/project, or external ID; <project> below is a placeholder for it. Recent activity also requires project. Search accepts project for one project, projects for selected projects, or all_projects=True explicitly. Discovery and bundled manuals need no project. Keep the same scope when following returned paths, paginating, or recovering from a refusal.

Workflow

Step 1: Web Research

Basic Memory does not include a web search tool. If this host already has one, use it. If it does not, the user can add any web search tool or MCP server, for example Parallel Search MCP. Search queries go to that provider, so keep private note content out of them. Still ask before saving a note.

Search for current information across multiple sources. Aim for 3-5 searches to build a well-rounded picture:

[subject name] site
[subject name] overview
[subject name] news [current year]
[subject name] [relevant domain keywords]

What to gather by entity type:

Entity Type	Key Information
Organization	What they do, products/services, stage (startup/growth/public), funding, leadership, headquarters, employee count, notable partnerships or contracts
Person	Current role, organization, background, expertise, notable work, public presence
Technology	What it does, who maintains it, maturity, ecosystem, alternatives, adoption
Topic/Domain	Definition, current state, key players, trends, relevance to user's context