Getting Started

Welcome to HTM (Hierarchical Temporal Memory)! This section will help you get up and running quickly.

Overview

HTM provides intelligent memory management for LLM-based applications (robots) with a two-tier architecture:

• Long-term Memory: Durable PostgreSQL storage with vector embeddings for semantic search
• Working Memory: Token-limited in-memory context for immediate LLM use

What You'll Learn

• Installation

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  Set up HTM in your Ruby project with all required dependencies including PostgreSQL, pgvector, and Ollama.

  Install HTM

• Quick Start

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  Build your first memory-enabled robot in minutes with practical examples and code snippets.

  Get started

Prerequisites

Before installing HTM, ensure you have:

• Ruby 3.1+ - HTM uses modern Ruby features
• PostgreSQL 14+ - With pgvector and pg_trgm extensions
• Ollama (optional) - For local embedding generation

Next Steps

1. Install HTM - Set up the gem and database
2. Quick Start - Create your first memory-enabled robot
3. Architecture Overview - Understand how HTM works
4. Guides - Deep dive into specific features