AI memory is stale or unverified against the current repo
Memory is useful until the code changes. Then an old true fact can become a new bug.
Why this hurts.
A memory-only handoff can carry outdated file paths, old decisions, and assumptions that no longer match disk.
How ShardStitch solves it.
Classify each memory claim
Label each memory claim as verified, inferred, stale, or uncheckable against current repo evidence.
Check facts against current evidence
Separate verified facts from inferred or stale claims.
Resolve contradictions explicitly
When memory and current code disagree, preserve both sources and investigate before telling the next AI what to trust.
Carry uncertainty into the next run
Pass the unresolved claim with its source and the next check; keep only the memory needed for this task.
What the next AI receives.
- Verified facts
- Inferred hypotheses
- Stale warnings
- Fresh repo snapshot
What stays out.
- Unlabeled guesses
- Obsolete memory
- Unchecked claims
- Old plan fragments
Check memory against the current project
FAQ.
Can repository state verify every project-memory claim?
No. Files and Git can support claims about current implementation, but they may not explain intent, ownership, or decisions that were never recorded elsewhere.
What should I do when memory and code disagree?
Keep both claims with their sources, inspect the latest changes and tests, and resolve the discrepancy before acting. Do not overwrite a durable decision based on an unverified summary.