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+---
+id: 7435a3ce-1360-4309-a33b-eb226fe1fb07
+type: configuration
+title: "Cognitive memory systemd daily service updated — symlinks step removed"
+tags: ["[\"cognitive-memory\"", "systemd", "automation", "\"configuration\"]"]
+importance: 0.5
+confidence: 0.8
+created: "2026-02-28T20:56:28.174315+00:00"
+updated: "2026-02-28T20:56:28.174315+00:00"
+---
+
+# Cognitive Memory Systemd Daily Service Update
+
+Updated `cognitive-memory-daily.service` to remove the `claude-memory-symlinks` step.
+
+## New Service Chain
+`decay` → `core` → `memory-git-sync`
+
+(Previously: `decay` → `core` → `symlinks` → `memory-git-sync`)
+
+## Files Updated
+- `~/.config/systemd/user/cognitive-memory-daily.service` (active unit)
+- `~/.claude/skills/cognitive-memory/systemd/` (reference copy)
+
+## Commands Run
+```bash
+systemctl --user daemon-reload
+```
+
+## Notes
+- `ensure-symlinks.sh` script retained but no longer called automatically
+- Part of the broader CORE.md auto-loading removal (MCP-first approach)