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@@ -1559,6 +1559,16 @@ This is mechanically identical to session restore — same function, same
 data path. The sub-agent knows everything the parent knows without
 rediscovering it.
 
+### OptMem persistent memory integration (Aug 16)
+
+Ollie integrated [OptMem](https://github.com/VictorTaelin/OptMem) as its persistent memory backend. The legacy `memory_recall` and `memory_remember` scripts were replaced by metadata-defined tools that invoke the bundled `third_party/optmem/memo` executable directly.
+
+OptMem owns the append-only log and bounded B-tree index at `$XDG_DATA_HOME/ollie/optmem` (default: `~/.local/share/ollie/optmem`). Ollie does not maintain a second memory format or parallel store. Reads and writes therefore use the same backend and serialize through the toolsrv path-lock system.
+
+Both memory tools are auto-loaded by every agent profile. Shared prompt guidance tells agents to recall relevant prior context before acting and remember durable decisions, outcomes, preferences, and non-obvious findings. The OptMem executable is installed under `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/ollie/optmem` and explicitly granted `rwx` access by the landrun sandbox.
+
+This integration keeps memory as an ordinary Ollie tool while giving it a durable, searchable backend. It requires no MCP server, daemon, or new control-plane protocol.
+
 ### Future work
 
 - **Shared toolsrv per host** — currently each session spawns its own toolsrv.
@@ -1566,4 +1576,3 @@ rediscovering it.
   instance per host.
 - **Budget/depth controls** — token limits, step limits, and recursion depth
   caps for sub-agents.
-