| name | knowledge-locator |
| description | Spatial indexing and retrieval system for finding information within memory palaces |
| category | navigation |
| tags | retrieval, search, indexing, recall, spatial-memory |
| dependencies | memory-palace-architect |
| scripts | palace_manager.py |
| usage_patterns | search, cross-reference, discovery |
| complexity | intermediate |
| estimated_tokens | 500 |
Knowledge Locator
A spatial indexing and retrieval system for finding information within and across memory palaces. Enables multi-modal search using spatial, semantic, sensory, and associative queries.
What It Is
The Knowledge Locator provides efficient information retrieval across your memory palace network by:
- Building and maintaining spatial indices for fast lookup
- Supporting multiple search modalities (spatial, semantic, sensory)
- Mapping cross-references between palaces
- Tracking access patterns for optimization
Quick Start
Search Palaces
python scripts/palace_manager.py search "authentication" --type semantic
List All Palaces
python scripts/palace_manager.py list
When to Use
- Finding specific concepts within one or more memory palaces
- Cross-referencing information across different palaces
- Discovering connections between stored information
- Finding information using partial or contextual queries
- Analyzing access patterns for palace optimization
Search Modalities
| Mode | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Spatial | Query by location path | "Find concepts in the Workshop" |
| Semantic | Search by meaning/keywords | "Find authentication-related items" |
| Sensory | Locate by sensory attributes | "Blue-colored concepts" |
| Associative | Follow connection chains | "Related to OAuth" |
| Temporal | Find by creation/access date | "Recently accessed" |
Core Workflow
- Build Index - Create spatial index of all palaces
- Optimize Search - Configure search strategies and heuristics
- Map Cross-References - Identify inter-palace connections
- Test Retrieval - Validate search accuracy and speed
- Analyze Patterns - Track and optimize based on usage
Target Metrics
- Retrieval latency: ≤ 150ms cached, ≤ 500ms cold
- Top-3 accuracy: ≥ 90% for semantic queries
- Robustness: ≥ 80% success with incomplete queries
Detailed Resources
- Index Structure: See
modules/index-structure.md - Search Strategies: See
modules/search-strategies.md - Cross-Reference Mapping: See
modules/cross-references.md
Integration
Works with:
memory-palace-architect- Indexes palaces created by architectsession-palace-builder- Searches session-specific palacesdigital-garden-cultivator- Finds garden content and links