diff --git a/workflows/repo-assist.md b/workflows/repo-assist.md
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@@ -371,6 +371,8 @@ The schema stores only:
 
 Keep notes terse and current. Replace superseded entries, remove resolved issue records and closed fix records once they are no longer needed for duplicate prevention, and never store run-by-run narration, exhaustive label histories, stale PR inventories, copied GitHub content, or facts that can be cheaply queried again. Stay within the schema's array and text limits; do not create another memory file.
 
+After every change to `notes.json`, run `jq empty /tmp/gh-aw/repo-memory/default/notes.json`, then call `push_repo_memory`. A successful tool result is required before finishing the run. If either check reports an error, repair `notes.json` and retry both checks. Prefer `jq` with a temporary file and atomic rename over manual partial JSON edits.
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 **Important**: Memory may not be 100% accurate. Issues may have been created, closed, or commented on; PRs may have been created, merged, commented on, or closed since the last run. Always verify memory against current repository state — reviewing recent activity since your last run is wise before acting on stale assumptions.
 
 **Memory backlog tracking**: Records in `issues`, `fixes`, and `priorities` are **action items for you**, not just informational notes. Each run, prioritise applicable work from those fields and remove or replace entries as their state changes.