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docs: Add guide for configuring agent memory (knowledge & lore sections) #82

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Context

Users struggle with agent memory/recall configuration. Need clearer guidance on "knowledge" and "lore" sections in agent JSON.

  • Source: Discord discussion (2026-01-03)
  • Priority: P2 (from issue-triage assessment)
  • Impact: High (recurring onboarding pain; "memory doesn't work" complaints)

Evidence

  • Discord: Users asking "How should knowledge and lore sections be added to JSON configurations?"
  • Open question in daily facts: "How should knowledge and lore sections be added to JSON configurations to improve agent memory/recall?"
  • Pattern: Configuration discoverability problems across multiple reports

Technical Details

  • Component: Docs + Agent configuration schema
  • Complexity: 2/5 (primarily documentation work)
  • Required Expertise: Agent config schema, technical writing, examples

Proposed Implementation

  1. Create docs page: "Configuring Agent Memory: Knowledge & Lore Guide"
  2. Include working JSON examples for both knowledge and lore sections
  3. Explain the difference between knowledge (factual) and lore (personality/backstory)
  4. Add schema validation guidance (what's required vs optional)
  5. Include troubleshooting section for common memory issues

Acceptance Criteria

  • Documentation page exists with clear examples
  • Both knowledge and lore sections covered
  • At least one working agent template with memory configured
  • FAQ/troubleshooting section included

Generated from elizaOS intelligence pipeline
Evidence date: 2026-01-06

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