Memory Schema

Manage structured note types using Basic Memory's Picoschema system. Schemas define what fields a note type should have, making notes uniform, queryable, and validatable.

When to Use

• New note type emerging — you notice several notes share the same structure (meetings, people, decisions)
• Validation check — confirm existing notes conform to their schema
• Schema drift — detect fields that notes use but the schema doesn't define (or vice versa)
• Schema evolution — add/remove/change fields as requirements evolve
• On demand — user asks to create, check, or manage schemas

Picoschema Syntax Reference

Schemas are defined in YAML frontmatter using Picoschema — a compact notation for describing note structure.

Basic Types