---
title: Operation Guide Template
description: "Checklist and skeleton for documenting a single Mem0 operation."
icon: "circle-check"
---

# Operation Guide Template

Operation guides focus on a single action (add, search, update, delete). Show the minimal path to execute it, verify the result, and route readers to references or applied guides.

---

## ❌ DO NOT COPY — Guidance & Constraints
- Frontmatter needs `title`, `description`, `icon`. Title should be a verb phrase (“Add Memories”).
- Lead with a two-sentence promise (problem → outcome), followed by an `<Info>` prerequisites block and optional `<Warning>` for hazards (overwrites, rate limits).
- Include a “When to pick this” bullet list (≤3 items) so readers confirm they’re in the right doc.
- Use Tabs with Python and TypeScript examples. If only one SDK exists, add a `<Note>` stating that explicitly.
- When migrating legacy guides, keep existing code paths and notes—slot them into these sections instead of replacing them unless behavior changed.
- Provide `<Info icon="check">` verification after each critical step; call out the most common error with a `<Warning>` close to where it can occur.
- End with exactly two CTA cards: left = conceptual depth, right = applied example/cookbook.

---

## ✅ COPY THIS — Content Skeleton

````mdx
---
title: [Operation title]
description: [Outcome in one sentence]
icon: "bolt"
---

# [Operation headline — say what it does]

[State the problem this solves.] [Explain the outcome after running it.]

<Info>
  **Prerequisites**
  - [API key, project, runtime requirements]
  - [Identifiers the reader needs ready]
</Info>

<Warning>
  [Optional: describe the main risk, e.g., duplicates or destructive behavior.]
</Warning>

## When to pick this

- [Scenario 1]
- [Scenario 2]
- [Scenario 3]

## Configure access

```bash
export MEM0_API_KEY="sk-..."
```

<Tip>
  Already configured Mem0? Skip this and move to the next section.
</Tip>

## Prepare inputs

[Brief sentence describing payload requirements.]

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Python">
<CodeGroup>
```python Python
payload = {
    "user_id": "alex",
    "memory": "I am training for a marathon.",
}
```
</CodeGroup>
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="TypeScript">
<CodeGroup>
```typescript TypeScript
const payload = {
  userId: "alex",
  memory: "I am training for a marathon.",
};
```
</CodeGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Call the operation

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Python">
<CodeGroup>
```python Python
from mem0 import Memory

memory = Memory(api_key=os.environ["MEM0_API_KEY"])
response = memory.add(payload)
```
</CodeGroup>
  </Tab>
  <Tab title="TypeScript">
<CodeGroup>
```typescript TypeScript
import { Memory } from "mem0ai/oss";

const memory = new Memory({ apiKey: process.env.MEM0_API_KEY! });
const response = await memory.add(payload);
```
</CodeGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Info icon="check">
  Expect `{"memory_id": "mem_123"}` (or similar). Keep this ID for updates or deletes.
</Info>

<Warning>
  `401 Unauthorized` usually means the API key is missing or scoped incorrectly.
</Warning>

## Interpret the response

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `memory_id` | Use to update or delete later. |
| `created_at` | ISO 8601 timestamp for auditing. |

<Tip>
  Need to upsert instead? Switch to the update operation and supply the `memory_id`.
</Tip>

## Verify it worked

- Check the Mem0 dashboard for the new memory entry.
- Run the search operation with the same `user_id` and confirm it appears in results.

## Common follow-ups

- [Link to parameter reference]
- [Link to complementary operation]
- [Link to troubleshooting playbook section]

{/* DEBUG: verify CTA targets */}

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card
    title="[Concept guide]"
    description="[Deepen understanding of the operation’s model]"
    icon="layers"
    href="/[concept-link]"
  />
  <Card
    title="[Applied cookbook]"
    description="[How to apply this operation in a workflow]"
    icon="rocket"
    href="/[cookbook-link]"
  />
</CardGroup>
````

---

## ✅ Publish Checklist
- [ ] Intro states problem + outcome, and prerequisites are complete.
- [ ] Python and TypeScript snippets stay in sync (or a `<Note>` clarifies missing parity).
- [ ] Every major step includes an actionable `<Info icon="check">`.
- [ ] Warnings cover the most likely failure mode near where it occurs.
- [ ] CTA pair is present with valid links (concept left, cookbook right).

## Browse Other Templates

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card
    title="Quickstart"
    description="Install → Configure → Add → Search → Delete."
    icon="rocket"
    href="/templates/quickstart_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Operation Guide"
    description="Single task walkthrough with verification checkpoints."
    icon="circle-check"
    href="/templates/operation_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Feature Guide"
    description="Explain when and why to use a capability, not just the API."
    icon="sparkles"
    href="/templates/feature_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Concept Guide"
    description="Define mental models, key terms, and diagrams."
    icon="brain"
    href="/templates/concept_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Integration Guide"
    description="Configure Mem0 alongside third-party tools."
    icon="plug"
    href="/templates/integration_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Cookbook"
    description="Narrative, end-to-end walkthroughs."
    icon="book-open"
    href="/templates/cookbook_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="API Reference"
    description="Endpoint specifics with dual-language examples."
    icon="code"
    href="/templates/api_reference_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Parameters Reference"
    description="Accepted fields, defaults, and misuse fixes."
    icon="list"
    href="/templates/parameters_reference_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Migration Guide"
    description="Plan → migrate → validate with rollback."
    icon="arrow-right"
    href="/templates/migration_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Release Notes"
    description="Ship highlights and required CTAs."
    icon="megaphone"
    href="/templates/release_notes_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Troubleshooting Playbook"
    description="Symptom → diagnose → fix."
    icon="life-buoy"
    href="/templates/troubleshooting_playbook_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Section Overview"
    description="Landing pages with card grids and CTA pair."
    icon="grid"
    href="/templates/section_overview_template"
  />
</CardGroup>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card
    title="Contribution Hub"
    description="Review the authoring workflow and linked templates."
    icon="clipboard-list"
    href="/platform/contribute"
  />
  <Card
    title="Docs Home"
    description="Return to the platform overview once you’re done."
    icon="compass"
    href="/platform/overview"
  />
</CardGroup>