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 ### Memory System
 
-`madz` operates on a dual-layer memory architecture that evolves naturally over time:
+`madz` operates on a triple-layer memory architecture that evolves naturally over time:
 
 **Canonical Memories**
-Set explicitly by the user, these form the enduring foundation of the system. Stored as individual Markdown files in `memory/context/`, each carries `createdDate` and `updatedDate` metadata in YAML frontmatter. At the start of every session, canonical memories are loaded and appended to the system prompt, ensuring core context, preferences, and personal details remain consistent across interactions.
+Set explicitly by the user, these form the enduring foundation of the system. Stored as individual Markdown files in `memory/context/`, each carries `createdDate` and `updatedDate` metadata in YAML frontmatter. At the start of every session, canonical memories are loaded and appended to the system prompt, ensuring core context, preferences, and personal details remain consistent across interactions. Includes profile, clarifications, and temporal captures.
 
 **Ephemeral Memories**
-Captured autonomously by the harness during operation, these record patterns, milestones, emotional tones, and recurring themes. Stored temporarily with automatic expiration, they act as a living lens — subtly influencing how `madz` approaches future tasks, adapts its tone, and anticipates needs. They are not hardcoded; they evolve organically as the relationship deepens.
+Captured autonomously by the harness during operation, these record patterns, milestones, emotional tones, and recurring themes. Stored temporarily with automatic expiration via `expiresAt` frontmatter, they act as a living lens — subtly influencing how `madz` approaches future tasks, adapts its tone, and anticipates needs. They are not hardcoded; they evolve organically as the relationship deepens. Cleaned automatically by `expireEphemeralMemories()`.
+
+**Reflections**
+A daily cron job (`0 2 * * *`) installed automatically on first onboarding completion. Runs `/reflection` via `--chat` mode, generating a narrative reflection summary from recent session history. The job definition is persisted as `memory/schedules/reflection-daily.json` and registered in the system crontab under the `madz-schedules` block. Reflections are stored as canonical memories in `memory/context/` with `createdDate` and `updatedDate` metadata.
 
 Together, these layers create a system that remembers what matters while naturally adapting to how you work. When you update or delete a canonical memory, follow it with `:new` so the current session reflects the change immediately.
 
@@ -395,6 +398,8 @@ Optional `@opentelemetry/sdk-node` integration. Configurable exporter (console,
 
 Recurring job definitions in `config.yaml`. Supports both in-process scheduling and delegation to the system crontab (`mode: "system"`). Each invocation inherits the current session's memory context and sandbox permissions. Max-concurrency control prevents run overlap.
 
+On first onboarding completion, `madz` automatically installs a `reflection-daily` cron job (`0 2 * * *`) into the system crontab. Job definitions are persisted as JSON in `memory/schedules/` and managed under the `madz-schedules` block.
+
 ## Directory Structure
 
 ```
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 ## Memory
 
-`src/memory/` — persistent Markdown storage with YAML frontmatter.
+`src/memory/` — persistent Markdown storage with YAML frontmatter, triple-layer architecture (canonical + ephemeral + reflection), and automated daily reflection scheduling.
 
 | File | Purpose |
 |------|---------|
-| `writer.js` | `writeMemoryFile()` — writes timestamped `.md` files |
-| `reader.js` | `parseFrontmatter()`, `readMemoryFile()` |
-| `context.js` | `loadContext()` — scans context files, loads profile, returns combined string |
-| `retention.js` | `cleanRetainedMemory()` / `enforceMaxEntries()` — expiry cleanup |
-| `loadMemories.js` | `loadMemories()` — loads entries sorted by `updatedDate` → `formatMemoriesForPrompt()` |
-| `profile.js` | User profile CRUD: `loadProfile()`, `saveProfile()`, onboarding state machine |
-
-At session start, memories and profile are appended to the system prompt under "The following are important memories for the user:".
+| `writer.js` | `writeMemoryFile()` — writes timestamped `.md` files with YAML frontmatter, auto-slugifies titles |
+| `reader.js` | `parseFrontmatter()` — YAML frontmatter parsing via `js-yaml`; `readMemoryFile()` — loads and parses a single memory file |
+| `context.js` | `loadContext()` — scans context directory for `.md` files, loads profile, returns combined string sorted by `timestamp` frontmatter |
+| `retention.js` | `cleanRetainedMemory()` — removes files older than `retentionDays` (default 90); `enforceMaxEntries()` — caps directory at `maxEntries` (default 1000) by oldest mtime |
+| `loadMemories.js` | `loadMemories()` — loads all entries sorted by `updatedDate` descending; `formatMemoriesForPrompt()` — formats entries with category labels (`USER PROFILE`, `USER CLARIFICATIONS`, `WORKING REFLECTION`, `TEMPORAL CAPTURE`); `parseEntryFile()` — parses a single entry's frontmatter + body |
+| `profile.js` | User profile CRUD: `loadProfile()`, `saveProfile()`, `hasProfile()`, `formatProfileContext()`, `sanitizeProfileData()`. Defines 12 attributes (name, dob, relationship, pets, hobbies, expertise, favorite bands/books/tv/movies, location, notes) with onboarding state machine (`INIT → ATTRACTOR → COLLECT → SAVE → TRANSCEND`) and control pattern matching (`skip`, `cancel`, `exit`) |
+| `expireEphemeral.js` | `expireEphemeralMemories()` — scans context directory, removes `.md` files with `ephemeral: true` + expired `expiresAt`; `isExpired()` — checks `expiresAt` against current time; `readEphemeralFile()` — extracts ephemeral metadata from frontmatter |
+| `gc.js` | V8 garbage collection manager: `gc()` — triggers `global.gc()` with rate limiting (default 4 calls/hour, sliding window); `initGC()` — creates idle-timer controller with `onActivity()` reset and `stop()`; `isAvailable()` — checks `--expose-gc`; `getGcCalls()` / `_resetGcCalls()` — call tracking for testing |
+| `prompts.js` | `loadSystemPrompt()` — loads `prompts/SYSTEM_PROMPT.md`, strips YAML frontmatter if present |
+
+**Triple-Layer Architecture:**
+
+- **Canonical Memories** — Long-term, user-defined context stored as individual `.md` files in `memory/context/`. Each carries `createdDate` and `updatedDate` in YAML frontmatter. Loaded at session start and appended to the system prompt. Includes profile, clarifications, reflections, and temporal captures.
+
+- **Ephemeral Memories** — Autonomously captured moments (victories, frustrations, insights) with automatic expiration via `expiresAt` frontmatter field. Cleaned by `expireEphemeralMemories()` on a scheduled basis. These create a living lens that subtly influences tone and awareness over time.
+
+- **Reflections** — Generated daily by a cron job (`0 2 * * *`) that runs `/reflection` via `--chat` mode. Reflections are stored as canonical memories in `memory/context/` with `createdDate` and `updatedDate` metadata. The cron job is auto-installed on first onboarding completion, persisted as `memory/schedules/reflection-daily.json`, and registered in the system crontab under the `madz-schedules` block.
+
+`src/scheduler/autoSchedule.js` — `setupAutoSchedule()` returns a callback invoked after `saveProfile()` succeeds during onboarding. It automatically installs a `reflection-daily` cron job (`0 2 * * *`) into the system crontab and persists the job definition as `memory/schedules/reflection-daily.json`. The job invokes `node index.js --chat "/reflection"` at 2 AM daily.
 
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