diff --git a/.opencode/skills/backlog-complete-merge/SKILL.md b/.opencode/skills/backlog-complete-merge/SKILL.md
index 9540ab6..afb2ec7 100644
--- a/.opencode/skills/backlog-complete-merge/SKILL.md
+++ b/.opencode/skills/backlog-complete-merge/SKILL.md
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 name: backlog-complete-merge
 description: Verify BL completion, run tests, archive change, resolve conflicts, and create PR. Use when a developer believes a backlog item implementation is complete.
 license: MIT
-compatibility: Requires openspec CLI, git, gh, docker compose.
+compatibility: Requires openspec CLI at /home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec, git, gh.
 metadata:
   author: tryweb
-  version: "1.0"
+  version: "1.2"
   generatedBy: "manual"
 ---
 
@@ -60,19 +60,19 @@ git checkout feat/<change-id>
 
 ## Phase 1 — OpenSpec Verification
 
-**Goal**: Verify implementation matches change artifacts using /opsx-verify.
+**Goal**: Verify implementation matches change artifacts using openspec.
 
-Run verification via the /opsx-verify command (internally uses `openspec verify-change`):
+Run verification via openspec:
 
 ```bash
-openspec status --change "<change-id>" --json
-openspec verify-change "<change-id>"
-```
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
 
-Or simply use:
+# Check status
+$OPENSPEC status --change "<change-id>"
 
-```
-/opsx-verify <change-id>
+# Validate (preferred - checks all requirements)
+$OPENSPEC validate "<change-id>"
 ```
 
 ### If verification passes:
@@ -103,15 +103,6 @@ If `bun` is not available, try:
 npm install && npm test
 ```
 
-Or with Docker:
-
-```bash
-docker compose build --no-cache && docker compose up -d
-docker compose exec opencode-dev npm run test:unit
-```
-
-**Pass conditions**: All unit tests exit 0.
-
 ### Run TypeScript verification (CRITICAL)
 
 **Goal**: Catch TypeScript errors BEFORE pushing to CI.
@@ -122,17 +113,14 @@ This prevents CI failures due to:
 - Missing type definitions (TS2304: Cannot find name)
 
 ```bash
-# Run TypeScript type check
-bun tsc --noEmit 2>&1 | head -50
-
-# Or with npm
-npx tsc --noEmit 2>&1 | head -50
+# Run TypeScript build/type check
+bun run build
 
 # Or check specific files that were modified
 git diff --name-only HEAD | xargs -I {} bun tsc --noEmit {} 2>&1
 ```
 
-**Pass conditions**: No TypeScript errors.
+**Pass conditions**: No TypeScript errors (command exits 0).
 
 **If TypeScript errors found**:
 - Check if any type exports were accidentally removed (search for `export type`)
@@ -237,16 +225,14 @@ git diff main..HEAD -- "*.json" -- "*.yaml" -- "*.yml"
 
 **Goal**: Archive the OpenSpec change.
 
-Archive via `/opsx-archive` command (internally uses `openspec archive-change`):
+Archive via openspec:
 
 ```bash
-openspec archive-change "<change-id>"
-```
-
-Or simply use:
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
 
-```
-/opsx-archive <change-id>
+# Archive the change (skip confirmation with -y)
+$OPENSPEC archive "<change-id>" -y
 ```
 
 This moves the change to archive with date prefix.
@@ -377,7 +363,12 @@ git push origin <branch>
 
 **Goal**: Create a PR to merge the branch to main.
 
+**Note**: `gh` is installed at `/home/linuxbrew/.linuxbrew/bin/gh` and needs to be in PATH. Ensure PATH includes this or use full path.
+
 ```bash
+# Ensure gh is available in PATH (if not, use full path)
+export PATH="/home/linuxbrew/.linuxbrew/bin:$PATH"
+
 # Get branch name
 BRANCH=$(git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD)
 
@@ -390,9 +381,9 @@ gh pr create \
 - Documentation updated
 
 ## Verification
-- openspec verify-change: passed
+- openspec validate: passed
 - Unit tests: passed
-- E2E tests: passed (if applicable)
+- Build: passed
 
 ## Changes
 $(git diff main --stat)" \
@@ -439,27 +430,30 @@ git fetch --prune
 ## Quick Reference — All Commands
 
 ```bash
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+
+# Ensure gh is available (if PATH doesn't include it)
+export PATH="/home/linuxbrew/.linuxbrew/bin:$PATH"
+
 # Phase 0 — branch validation
 git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD
 git rev-parse --abbrev-ref --symbolic-full-name @{upstream}
 
 # Phase 1 — verification
-openspec verify-change "<change-id>"
+$OPENSPEC validate "<change-id>"
+$OPENSPEC status --change "<change-id>"
 
 # Phase 2 — tests
 bun test
 # TypeScript type check (CRITICAL - run before push!)
-bun tsc --noEmit 2>&1 | head -50
-# Docker tests (alternative)
-docker compose build --no-cache && docker compose up -d
-docker compose exec opencode-dev npm run test:unit
-docker compose exec opencode-dev npm run test:e2e
+bun run build
 
 # Phase 3 — documentation check
 git diff main..HEAD -- "*.md"
 
 # Phase 4 — archive
-openspec archive-change "<change-id>"
+$OPENSPEC archive "<change-id>" -y
 
 # Phase 4.5 — backlog status update (after archive)
 rg "<change-id>" docs/backlog.md
diff --git a/.opencode/skills/backlog-to-openspec/SKILL.md b/.opencode/skills/backlog-to-openspec/SKILL.md
index b7c65e0..8324c3e 100644
--- a/.opencode/skills/backlog-to-openspec/SKILL.md
+++ b/.opencode/skills/backlog-to-openspec/SKILL.md
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 name: backlog-to-openspec
 description: Convert backlog items into implementation-ready OpenSpec changes with explicit runtime surface, acceptance criteria, and E2E verification requirements.
 license: MIT
-compatibility: Requires openspec CLI.
+compatibility: Requires openspec CLI at /home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec.
 metadata:
   author: tryweb
-  version: "1.2"
+  version: "2.0"
   generatedBy: "manual"
 ---
 
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ Use this skill when backlog items are still high-level and you need a spec that
 
 This skill prevents "spec says done, runtime not operable" drift.
 
+**Key Design**: Uses `openspec instructions` to dynamically retrieve templates from the OpenSpec CLI, ensuring compatibility even when OpenSpec versions change.
+
 ---
 
 ## Input
@@ -53,6 +55,9 @@ And enforce these sections in artifacts:
 Run this gate before `openspec new change`:
 
 ```bash
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+
 # 1) working tree must be clean
 git status --porcelain
 
@@ -112,8 +117,14 @@ rg "BL-0|BL-1|BL-2|BL-3" docs/backlog.md
 ## Phase 2 — Create OpenSpec Change Scaffold
 
 ```bash
-openspec new change "<kebab-case-change-id>"
-openspec status --change "<kebab-case-change-id>" --json
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+
+# Create change
+$OPENSPEC new change "<kebab-case-change-id>"
+
+# Verify status
+$OPENSPEC status --change "<kebab-case-change-id>" --json
 ```
 
 If a related archived change already exists, reuse patterns but do not copy stale assumptions.
@@ -152,83 +163,198 @@ git push origin "feat/${CHANGE_ID}" -u
 
 ---
 
-## Phase 3 — Write Proposal (What/Why)
+## Phase 3 — Write Proposal (What/Why) using Dynamic Template
+
+**CRITICAL**: Use `openspec instructions` to get the latest template instead of hardcoding.
+
+```bash
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+CHANGE_ID="<kebab-case-change-id>"
+
+# Get dynamic instructions and template
+$OPENSPEC instructions proposal --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json
+```
+
+This returns JSON with:
+- `instruction`: Schema-specific guidance
+- `template`: The template to use for the output file
+
+**Steps**:
 
-In `proposal.md`, include:
+1. Run `$OPENSPEC instructions proposal --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json`
+2. Read the `template` field - this is your structure
+3. Fill in the template using Phase 1 analysis
+4. Write to `openspec/changes/<change-id>/proposal.md`
 
-- Problem statement linked to backlog IDs
-- Why now (risk/cost of not doing)
-- Scope and non-goals
-- Impacted modules
-- Release impact type (`internal-only` vs `user-facing`)
+**The template will look something like**:
 
-**Hard rule**: if proposal claims user-facing capability, it must later map to an explicit runtime entrypoint and e2e scenario.
+```markdown
+## Why
+
+<!-- Explain the motivation for this change. What problem does this solve? Why now? -->
+
+## What Changes
+
+<!-- Describe what will change. Be specific about new capabilities, modifications, or removals. -->
+
+## Capabilities
+
+### New Capabilities
+- `<name>`: <brief description of what this capability covers>
+
+### Modified Capabilities
+- <existing-capability>: <what requirement is changing>
+
+## Impact
+
+<!-- Affected code, APIs, dependencies, systems -->
+```
+
+**Key guidance from `instruction`**:
+- Focus on "why" not "how" - implementation details belong in design.md
+- Keep it concise (1-2 pages)
+- The Capabilities section is critical - it creates the contract between proposal and specs
 
 ---
 
-## Phase 4 — Write Design (How)
+## Phase 4 — Write Design (How) using Dynamic Template
+
+**CRITICAL**: Use `openspec instructions` to get the latest template.
 
-In `design.md`, include mandatory decision table:
+```bash
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+CHANGE_ID="<kebab-case-change-id>"
+
+# Get dynamic instructions and template
+$OPENSPEC instructions design --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json
+```
+
+**Steps**:
+
+1. Run `$OPENSPEC instructions design --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json`
+2. Read the `template` field
+3. Read the proposal you just created (`proposal.md`) for context
+4. Fill in the template
+5. Write to `openspec/changes/<change-id>/design.md`
+
+**The template will look something like**:
+
+```markdown
+## Context
+
+<!-- Background and current state -->
+
+## Goals / Non-Goals
+
+**Goals:**
+<!-- What this design aims to achieve -->
+
+**Non-Goals:**
+<!-- What is explicitly out of scope -->
 
-| Decision | Choice | Why | Trade-off |
-|---|---|---|---|
-| Runtime surface | internal-api / opencode-tool / hook-driven | ... | ... |
-| Entrypoint | exact file + symbol/hook | ... | ... |
-| Data model | table/record changes | ... | ... |
-| Failure handling | retry/stop/escalate | ... | ... |
-| Observability | logs/events/metrics | ... | ... |
+## Decisions
 
-Also add **Operability section**:
-- Trigger path (how behavior is activated)
-- Expected visible output
-- Misconfiguration/failure behavior
+<!-- Key design decisions and rationale -->
+
+## Risks / Trade-offs
+
+<!-- Known risks and trade-offs -->
+```
 
 ---
 
-## Phase 5 — Write Specs (Verifiable Requirements)
+## Phase 5 — Write Specs (Verifiable Requirements) using Dynamic Template
 
-For each requirement in `specs/*/spec.md`, enforce:
+**CRITICAL**: This is where we MUST use dynamic templates. Run:
 
-1. Requirement sentence (`The system SHALL ...`)
-2. Runtime Surface + Entrypoint note
-3. Positive scenario(s)
-4. Negative/error scenario(s)
-5. Observability scenario (what can be inspected)
+```bash
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+CHANGE_ID="<kebab-case-change-id>"
 
-Example requirement extension pattern:
+# Get dynamic instructions and template for specs
+$OPENSPEC instructions specs --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json
+```
 
-```text
-### Requirement: Similar task recall is operable via runtime surface
-The system SHALL recall similar tasks before execution.
+**Steps**:
+
+1. Run `$OPENSPEC instructions specs --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json`
+2. Read the `template` field - **this is the authoritative format**
+3. Read `proposal.md` to identify capabilities (from Capabilities section)
+4. For each capability, create `specs/<capability-name>/spec.md`
+
+**The template will look something like**:
+
+```markdown
+## ADDED Requirements
+
+### Requirement: <!-- requirement name -->
+<!-- requirement text -->
 
-Runtime Surface: hook-driven
-Entrypoint: src/index.ts -> event hook "session.idle"
+#### Scenario: <!-- scenario name -->
+- **WHEN** <!-- condition -->
+- **THEN** <!-- expected outcome -->
+```
+
+**Key rules from `instruction`** (IMPORTANT - follow these, not hardcoded rules):
+
+1. Use `## ADDED Requirements` (or MODIFIED/REMOVED/RENAMED) as delta header
+2. Each requirement: `### Requirement: <name>` followed by description
+3. Use SHALL/MUST for normative requirements
+4. **Each scenario MUST use exactly 4 hashtags (`####`)** - Using 3 will fail validation
+5. Every requirement MUST have at least one scenario
 
-#### Scenario: Recall injected on threshold match
-- WHEN ...
-- THEN ...
+**Example from the instruction**:
 
-#### Scenario: No recall when below threshold
-- WHEN ...
-- THEN ...
+```markdown
+## ADDED Requirements
+
+### Requirement: User can export data
+The system SHALL allow users to export their data in CSV format.
+
+#### Scenario: Successful export
+- **WHEN** user clicks "Export" button
+- **THEN** system downloads a CSV file with all user data
 ```
 
 ---
 
-## Phase 6 — Build Tasks with Verification Matrix
+## Phase 6 — Build Tasks with Verification Matrix using Dynamic Template
 
-In `tasks.md`, tasks must be atomic and include verification hooks:
+**CRITICAL**: Use `openspec instructions` to get the latest template.
 
-```text
-- [ ] Implement runtime wiring in src/index.ts (hook/tool registration)
-- [ ] Implement core logic in src/store.ts
-- [ ] Add unit tests for edge conditions
-- [ ] Add integration test for runtime entrypoint
-- [ ] Add e2e test for user-facing flow (if user-facing)
-- [ ] Update changelog wording class (internal-only/user-facing)
+```bash
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+CHANGE_ID="<kebab-case-change-id>"
+
+# Get dynamic instructions and template for tasks
+$OPENSPEC instructions tasks --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json
 ```
 
-Mandatory matrix (add to tasks.md or design.md):
+**Steps**:
+
+1. Run `$OPENSPEC instructions tasks --change "$CHANGE_ID" --json`
+2. Read the `template` field
+3. Read all completed artifacts (proposal, design, specs) for context
+4. Fill in the template with implementation tasks
+5. Write to `openspec/changes/<change-id>/tasks.md`
+
+**The template will look something like**:
+
+```markdown
+## 1. <!-- Task Group Name -->
+
+- [ ] 1.1 <!-- Task description -->
+- [ ] 1.2 <!-- Task description -->
+
+## 2. <!-- Task Group Name -->
+
+- [ ] 2.1 <!-- Task description -->
+- [ ] 2.2 <!-- Task description -->
+```
+
+**Include Verification Matrix**:
+
+Add this table to tasks.md or design.md:
 
 | Requirement | Unit | Integration | E2E | Required to release |
 |---|---|---|---|---|
@@ -237,12 +363,58 @@ Mandatory matrix (add to tasks.md or design.md):
 
 ---
 
+## Phase 6.5 — Validate Specs with OpenSpec CLI (CRITICAL)
+
+**Goal**: Verify spec format matches OpenSpec requirements before considering the change complete.
+
+After writing all artifacts, run validation:
+
+```bash
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+
+# Validate the change
+$OPENSPEC validate "<change-id>"
+```
+
+**Common Validation Errors and Fixes**
+
+The instruction from `openspec instructions specs` should guide you, but common issues:
+
+#### Error: "No delta sections found"
+
+**Problem**: Specs must use delta headers (`## ADDED/MODIFIED/REMOVED/RENAMED Requirements`).
+
+**Fix**: Wrap requirements under appropriate delta header (the template will have this already).
+
+#### Error: "must include at least one scenario"
+
+**Problem**: Each requirement must have at least one `#### Scenario:` block.
+
+**Fix**: Ensure scenario headers are at 4 hash level (`####`) not 3 (`###`).
+
+### Validation Workflow
+
+```bash
+# 1) Initial validation
+$OPENSPEC validate "<change-id>"
+
+# 2) If errors, fix them and re-validate
+# 3) Repeat until validation passes
+# 4) Final status check
+$OPENSPEC status --change "<change-id>"
+```
+
+**Pass condition**: `Change '<change-id>' is valid`
+
+---
+
 ## Phase 7 — Pre-Implementation Gate
 
 Before implementation starts, verify the change is apply-ready:
 
 ```bash
-openspec status --change "<id>"
+$OPENSPEC status --change "<change-id>"
 ```
 
 Checklist:
@@ -273,32 +445,46 @@ Never publish changelog bullets that cannot be executed by users/operators.
 - Do not collapse independent backlog goals into one oversized change.
 - Do not skip negative scenarios for failure behavior.
 - Do not produce user-facing claims without e2e tests.
+- **ALWAYS use `openspec instructions` to get dynamic templates** - never hardcode templates in this skill.
 
 ---
 
 ## Quick Reference Commands
 
 ```bash
+# Path to openspec in this environment
+OPENSPEC="/home/devuser/.bun/bin/openspec"
+
 # 1) inspect backlog
 rg "BL-" docs/backlog.md
 
 # 2) create change
-openspec new change "<change-id>"
+$OPENSPEC new change "<change-id>"
 
 # 3) create feature branch (IMPORTANT: do this before coding!)
 git checkout -b "feat/<change-id>"
 git push origin "feat/<change-id>" -u
 
-# 4) inspect artifact state
-openspec status --change "<change-id>" --json
+# 4) Get dynamic instructions for each artifact and write them
+
+# For proposal:
+$OPENSPEC instructions proposal --change "<change-id>" --json
+
+# For design:
+$OPENSPEC instructions design --change "<change-id>" --json
+
+# For specs:
+$OPENSPEC instructions specs --change "<change-id>" --json
+
+# For tasks:
+$OPENSPEC instructions tasks --change "<change-id>" --json
 
-# 5) inspect artifact instructions
-openspec instructions proposal --change "<change-id>" --json
-openspec instructions design --change "<change-id>" --json
-openspec instructions tasks --change "<change-id>" --json
+# 5) VALIDATE SPECS (CRITICAL - must pass before continuing!)
+$OPENSPEC validate "<change-id>"
+# If errors, fix them and re-validate until passes
 
-# 6) final readiness check
-openspec status --change "<change-id>"
+# 6) final readiness check (should show all 4 artifacts complete)
+$OPENSPEC status --change "<change-id>"
 ```
 
 ---
@@ -312,4 +498,5 @@ This skill is complete for a backlog item only when:
 3. Verification matrix includes required unit/integration/e2e
 4. Changelog wording class is defined (`internal-only` / `user-facing`)
 5. Feature branch is created and pushed (`feat/<change-id>`)
-6. Change is ready for `/opsx-apply` implementation
+6. **Spec validation passes**: `openspec validate "<change-id>"` returns "is valid"
+7. Change is ready for `/opsx-apply` implementation
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ed2c104..712d36a 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -8,6 +8,19 @@ Format follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/). Versions follow
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Added
+
+- **Event TTL / Archival** (user-facing):
+  - Added configurable retention period for `effectiveness_events` table (default: 90 days)
+  - New config option `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` via `LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS`
+  - Automatic cleanup of expired events on plugin initialization
+  - New `memory_event_cleanup` tool for manual cleanup with dry-run and archival export
+  - `memory_stats` now includes `eventTtl` status with expired count and scope breakdown
+  - Evidence:
+    - Spec: openspec/changes/bl-037-event-ttl-archival/
+    - Code: src/types.ts, src/config.ts, src/store.ts, src/tools/memory.ts
+    - Surface: opencode-tool + internal-api
+
 ### Changed
 
 - **Index Creation Resilience** (internal-only):
diff --git a/docs/ADVANCED_CONFIG.md b/docs/ADVANCED_CONFIG.md
index 98aff68..6fbef0f 100644
--- a/docs/ADVANCED_CONFIG.md
+++ b/docs/ADVANCED_CONFIG.md
@@ -240,35 +240,77 @@ The system uses the following multipliers to estimate tokens:
 1. **Marking (at Write)**: New memories are compared with existing ones. If similarity ≥ `writeThreshold`, it is marked `isPotentialDuplicate: true`.
 2. **Consolidation (Background)**: Triggered by `session.compacted` events, automatically merges memory pairs with similarity ≥ `consolidateThreshold`.
 
-### Manual Consolidation
+---
 
-```text
-# Consolidate duplicate memories within a single scope
-memory_consolidate scope="project:your-project" confirm=true
+## Retention Settings (v0.6.1+)
 
-# Consolidate all duplicate memories across all scopes
-memory_consolidate_all confirm=true
+### Configuration
+
+```json
+{
+  "retention": {
+    "effectivenessEventsDays": 90
+  }
+}
 ```
 
-### Tuning Recommendations
+### Parameters Overview
+
+| Parameter | Default | Description |
+|-----------|---------|-------------|
+| `effectivenessEventsDays` | `90` | Number of days to retain effectiveness events. Set to `0` to disable automatic cleanup. |
+
+### Environment Variable
+
+You can also configure this via environment variable:
+
+```bash
+export LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS=90
+```
+
+### Behavior
+
+- **Automatic Cleanup**: When the plugin initializes, events older than the retention period are automatically deleted
+- **Manual Cleanup**: Use the `memory_event_cleanup` tool to manually trigger cleanup or export events before deletion
+- **Scope Support**: Cleanup can be scoped to project or global events
+- **Dry Run**: Use `dryRun: true` to preview events that would be deleted without actually deleting them
+
+### Tools
+
+#### memory_stats
+
+The `memory_stats` tool now includes TTL information:
 
-**Strict Deduplication** (Reduce Storage):
 ```json
 {
-  "dedup": {
-    "writeThreshold": 0.88,
-    "consolidateThreshold": 0.92
+  "eventTtl": {
+    "enabled": true,
+    "retentionDays": 90,
+    "expiredCount": 150,
+    "scopeBreakdown": {
+      "project:my-project": 100,
+      "global": 50
+    }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-**Lenient Deduplication** (Preserve Details):
+#### memory_event_cleanup
+
+Clean up expired events manually:
+
+| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
+|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
+| `scope` | string | - | Optional scope filter |
+| `dryRun` | boolean | false | Preview without deleting |
+| `archivePath` | string | - | Optional path to export JSON before deletion |
+
+Example:
+
 ```json
 {
-  "dedup": {
-    "writeThreshold": 0.95,
-    "consolidateThreshold": 0.98
-  }
+  "scope": "project:my-project",
+  "dryRun": true
 }
 ```
 
diff --git a/docs/backlog.md b/docs/backlog.md
index c0de2e2..083df4f 100644
--- a/docs/backlog.md
+++ b/docs/backlog.md
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
 | BL-ID | Title | Priority | Status | OpenSpec Change ID | Spec Path | Notes |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BL-036 | LanceDB ANN fast-path for large scopes | P2 | planned | TBD | TBD | 新增 `LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_VECTOR_INDEX_THRESHOLD` (預設 1000)；當 scope entries ≥ 閾值時自動建立 IVF_PQ 向量索引；`memory_stats` 揭露 `searchMode` 欄位；`pruneScope` 超過 `maxEntriesPerScope` 時發出警告日誌 [Surface: Plugin] |
-| BL-037 | Event table TTL / archival | P1 | planned | TBD | TBD | 為 `effectiveness_events` 建立保留期與歸檔機制，降低長期 local store 成本 [Surface: Plugin] |
+| BL-037 | Event table TTL / archival | P1 | done | bl-037-event-ttl-archival | openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/specs/event-ttl/ | 為 `effectiveness_events` 建立保留期與歸檔機制，降低長期 local store 成本 [Surface: Plugin] |
 | BL-048 | LanceDB 索引衝突修復與備份安全機制 | P1 | **done** | bl-048-lancedb-index-recovery | openspec/changes/bl-048-lancedb-index-recovery/ | 修復 ensureIndexes() 重試邏輯 + 可選定期備份 config [Surface: Plugin] v0.6.1 |
 | BL-049 | Embedder 錯誤容忍與 graceful degradation | P1 | **done** | bl-049-embedder-error-tolerance | openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-049-embedder-error-tolerance/ | embedder 失敗時的重試/延遲 + 搜尋時 BM25 fallback [Surface: Plugin] |
 | BL-050 | 內建 embedding 模型（transformers.js） | P1 | proposed | TBD | TBD | 新增 TransformersEmbedder，提供離線 embedding 能力 [Surface: Plugin] |
diff --git a/docs/roadmap.md b/docs/roadmap.md
index 496ab24..ee7889b 100644
--- a/docs/roadmap.md
+++ b/docs/roadmap.md
@@ -362,7 +362,7 @@ OpenCode 要從「有長期記憶的工具」進化成「會累積團隊工作
   - 當 scope 記錄數 ≥ 閾值時自動建立 IVF_PQ 向量索引
   - 在 `memory_stats` 回傳 `searchMode` 揭露當前搜尋模式（`in-memory-cosine` | `native-ivf`）
   - 當 `pruneScope` 刪除記錄時記錄警告日誌
-- [ ] `effectiveness_events` 的 TTL / archival（Surface: Plugin）
+- [x] `effectiveness_events` 的 TTL / archival（Surface: Plugin）
 
 ### 成功指標
 - repeated-context reduction 顯著改善
diff --git a/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/.openspec.yaml b/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/.openspec.yaml
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+schema: spec-driven
+created: 2026-04-03
+title: "BL-037: Event Table TTL / Archival"
+summary: "為 effectiveness_events 建立保留期與歸檔機制，降低長期 local store 成本"
+changelogWording: "user-facing"
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diff --git a/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/design.md b/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/design.md
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+## Context
+
+The current implementation in `src/store.ts` creates and manages the `effectiveness_events` table but has no cleanup mechanism. Event records accumulate indefinitely.
+
+## Goals / Non-Goals
+
+**Goals:**
+- Add configurable TTL for effectiveness events (default: 90 days)
+- Implement automatic cleanup on plugin initialization
+- Provide manual cleanup tool for users
+- Add archival export capability before deletion
+- Integrate TTL info into existing `memory_stats` tool
+
+**Non-Goals:**
+- Not implementing real-time event expiration (polling is sufficient)
+- Not changing the core event capture/recall logic
+- Not adding backup/restore for events (only archival export)
+
+## Decisions
+
+| Decision | Choice | Why | Trade-off |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Runtime surface | hybrid (internal-api + opencode-tool) | Automatic cleanup via init, manual via tool | Clean separation of concerns |
+| Entrypoint (internal) | `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()` called from `init()` | Aligns with existing pattern | Slight init time increase |
+| Entrypoint (tool) | `src/tools/memory.ts` -> `memory_event_cleanup` tool | Direct user control | Additional tool registration |
+| Retention scope | Per-scope (project + global separately) | Allows different policies per scope | More complex query logic |
+| Archival format | JSON export to user-specified path | Universal compatibility | Limited to file system |
+| Config location | `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` in config.json | Consistent with existing config structure | Need config schema update |
+
+## Risks / Trade-offs
+
+- **Risk**: Cleanup on init could slow down plugin startup significantly if many events need deletion
+- **Mitigation**: Use batch delete with WHERE clause, add cleanup threshold (e.g., only clean if >1000 expired)
+- **Alternative considered**: Scheduled cleanup (cron-like) - but adds complexity; init-based is simpler
+- **Trade-off**: Default 90 days might be too short/long for some users - make it configurable
+
+## Operability
+
+### Internal API (Automatic Cleanup)
+
+- **Trigger path**: Called automatically on `MemoryStore.init()` after tables are ready
+- **Expected behavior**: 
+  - Query events where `timestamp < (now - retentionDays * 86400000)`
+  - Delete in batches of 1000
+  - Log count of deleted events
+- **Failure behavior**: Log error but continue init (non-blocking)
+
+### OpenCode Tool (Manual Cleanup)
+
+- **Trigger path**: User calls `memory_event_cleanup` with optional parameters
+- **Parameters**:
+  - `scope`: optional scope filter (default: all)
+  - `dryRun`: boolean to preview without deleting
+  - `archivePath`: optional path to export JSON before deletion
+- **Expected output**: JSON with `deletedCount`, `archivedCount` (if applicable), `remainingCount`
+
+### memory_stats Integration
+
+- Add to existing output:
+  ```json
+  {
+    "eventTtl": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "retentionDays": 90,
+      "expiredCount": 150,
+      "scopeBreakdown": { "project:xxx": 100, "global": 50 }
+    }
+  }
+  ```
+
+### Misconfiguration Behavior
+
+- `retentionDays = 0`: No cleanup, events kept forever
+- `retentionDays < 0`: Config validation error at init
+- Invalid `archivePath`: Tool returns error, no deletion occurs
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diff --git a/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/proposal.md b/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/proposal.md
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+## Why
+
+The `effectiveness_events` table in LanceDB grows unbounded as users continue to use the memory plugin. Each capture, recall, and feedback action generates an event record. Over time:
+
+1. **Storage bloat**: Event records accumulate and consume disk space
+2. **Query performance degradation**: Large event tables slow down dashboard/KPI queries
+3. **No retention policy**: There is currently no mechanism to clean up old events
+
+This impacts operational costs and system performance for long-running installations.
+
+## What Changes
+
+1. **Add TTL configuration** for `effectiveness_events` table (default: 90 days)
+2. **Implement automatic cleanup** that runs on plugin initialization and/or scheduled interval
+3. **Add archival export option** for users who want to preserve historical data before deletion
+4. **Add tool for manual cleanup** and status inspection
+
+## Capabilities
+
+### New Capabilities
+
+- `event-ttl-config`: Configurable retention period for effectiveness events
+- `event-auto-cleanup`: Automatic deletion of events beyond retention period
+- `event-archive-export`: Export events to JSON before deletion (optional)
+- `event-cleanup-tool`: Manual cleanup trigger and status via opencode-tool
+
+### Modified Capabilities
+
+- `memory_stats`: Add event TTL info to output
+
+## Impact
+
+- **File**: `src/store.ts` - new cleanup methods, config handling
+- **Config**: New `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` option (default: 90)
+- **User-facing**: Yes - new `memory_event_cleanup` tool, TTL status in `memory_stats`
+- **Dependencies**: None (no new dependencies)
+
+---
+
+### Runtime Surface
+
+**hybrid**
+
+- **internal-api**: Automatic cleanup on `MemoryStore.init()` or periodic trigger
+- **opencode-tool**: `memory_event_cleanup` for manual trigger and archival export
+
+### Operability
+
+- **Trigger path (internal)**: Automatic on plugin init, optional periodic cleanup
+- **Trigger path (tool)**: User calls `memory_event_cleanup` tool manually
+- **Expected visible output**: `memory_stats` shows `eventTtl: { enabled: true, retentionDays: 90, expiredCount: N }`
+- **Misconfiguration behavior**: If retentionDays is set to 0, no cleanup occurs; negative values are rejected at config validation
+
+---
+
+### Changelog Wording Class
+
+**user-facing** - Users can configure event retention period and manually trigger cleanup. This is an operational improvement.
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diff --git a/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/specs/event-ttl/spec.md b/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/specs/event-ttl/spec.md
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+# Event TTL / Archival Specification
+
+## ADDED Requirements
+
+### Requirement: Configurable Retention Period for Effectiveness Events
+
+The system SHALL support configurable retention period for `effectiveness_events` table records.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/config.ts` -> `resolveMemoryConfig()` + `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()`
+
+Configuration: Use `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` in config (default: 90, 0 = disabled) or env var `LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS`.
+
+#### Scenario: Default retention (90 days)
+
+- **GIVEN** user has no `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` configured
+- **WHEN** plugin initializes
+- **THEN** events older than 90 days are eligible for cleanup
+- **AND** cleanup runs automatically
+
+#### Scenario: Custom retention period
+
+- **GIVEN** user configures `retention.effectivenessEventsDays: 180`
+- **WHEN** plugin initializes
+- **THEN** events older than 180 days are eligible for cleanup
+- **AND** events between 90-180 days are retained
+
+#### Scenario: Disabled retention
+
+- **GIVEN** user configures `retention.effectivenessEventsDays: 0`
+- **WHEN** plugin initializes
+- **THEN** no automatic cleanup occurs
+- **AND** events accumulate indefinitely
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Automatic Cleanup on Plugin Initialization
+
+The system SHALL automatically clean up expired events when the memory store initializes.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/store.ts` -> `MemoryStore.init()` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()`
+
+#### Scenario: Cleanup runs on init
+
+- **GIVEN** retention is enabled (retentionDays > 0) and there are expired events
+- **WHEN** `MemoryStore.init()` is called
+- **THEN** expired events are deleted from `effectiveness_events` table
+- **AND** count of deleted events is logged
+
+#### Scenario: Cleanup is non-blocking
+
+- **GIVEN** cleanup operation fails due to error
+- **WHEN** `init()` is running
+- **THEN** error is logged but initialization continues
+- **AND** plugin remains operational
+
+#### Scenario: Empty/no expired events
+
+- **GIVEN** no events have exceeded retention period
+- **WHEN** cleanup runs
+- **THEN** no deletion occurs
+- **AND** operation completes quickly
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Manual Cleanup Tool
+
+The system SHALL provide an opencode tool for manual event cleanup with optional archival export.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: opencode-tool  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/tools/memory.ts` -> `memory_event_cleanup` tool
+
+Tool args: `scope`, `dryRun`, `archivePath`. See `memory_event_cleanup` tool in `src/tools/memory.ts`.
+
+#### Scenario: Dry run preview
+
+- **GIVEN** user calls `memory_event_cleanup` with `dryRun: true`
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** output shows `expiredCount: N` without deleting any events
+- **AND** `wouldDelete: N` is included in response
+
+#### Scenario: Actual cleanup
+
+- **GIVEN** user calls `memory_event_cleanup` without dryRun
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** expired events are deleted
+- **AND** response includes `deletedCount: N`
+
+#### Scenario: Archive before delete
+
+- **GIVEN** user provides `archivePath: "/path/to/export.json"`
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** expired events are exported to JSON file
+- **AND** then deleted from table
+- **AND** response includes `archivedCount: N`
+
+#### Scenario: Archive path invalid
+
+- **GIVEN** user provides invalid `archivePath`
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** error is returned
+- **AND** no events are deleted
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: TTL Status in memory_stats
+
+The system SHALL include event TTL information in the `memory_stats` tool output.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: opencode-tool  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/tools/memory.ts` -> `memory_stats` tool
+
+#### Scenario: Stats shows TTL info
+
+- **GIVEN** retention is configured with 90 days
+- **WHEN** user calls `memory_stats`
+- **THEN** output includes:
+```json
+{
+  "eventTtl": {
+    "enabled": true,
+    "retentionDays": 90,
+    "expiredCount": 150,
+    "scopeBreakdown": {
+      "project:xxx": 100,
+      "global": 50
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Scenario: Retention disabled
+
+- **GIVEN** retention is disabled (retentionDays: 0)
+- **WHEN** user calls `memory_stats`
+- **THEN** output includes:
+```json
+{
+  "eventTtl": {
+    "enabled": false,
+    "retentionDays": 0
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Per-Scope Retention
+
+The system SHALL apply retention policies separately per scope (project and global).
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents(scopeFilter)`
+
+#### Scenario: Different scope counts
+
+- **GIVEN** project scope has 200 expired events, global has 50
+- **WHEN** cleanup runs
+- **THEN** both scopes are cleaned independently
+- **AND** scope breakdown reflects actual counts
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Logging and Metrics
+
+The system SHALL log cleanup operations and track metrics for observability.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()`
+
+#### Scenario: Cleanup logs
+
+- **WHEN** cleanup runs
+- **THEN** log entries include deleted count and retention days
+
+#### Scenario: Error logging
+
+- **WHEN** cleanup fails
+- **THEN** error is logged with message
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diff --git a/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/tasks.md b/openspec/changes/archive/2026-04-03-bl-037-event-ttl-archival/tasks.md
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+## 1. Config Schema Update
+
+- [x] 1.1 Add `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` to `MemoryRuntimeConfig` interface in `src/types.ts`
+- [x] 1.2 Add config loading in `src/config.ts` with env var `LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS` (default: 90)
+- [x] 1.3 Add validation: reject negative values at config load time
+
+## 2. Store Implementation
+
+- [x] 2.1 Add `cleanupExpiredEvents(scope?: string)` method in `src/store.ts`
+  - Query events where timestamp < (now - retentionDays * 86400000)
+  - Delete in batches of 1000
+  - Return count of deleted events
+- [x] 2.2 Call `cleanupExpiredEvents()` from `MemoryStore.init()` after tables are ready
+- [x] 2.3 Add `getEventTtlStatus()` method to get TTL info for `memory_stats`
+
+## 3. Tool Implementation
+
+- [x] 3.1 Add `memory_event_cleanup` tool in `src/tools/memory.ts`
+  - Support `scope`, `dryRun`, `archivePath` parameters
+  - Export to JSON before delete if archivePath provided
+  - Return JSON with `deletedCount`, `archivedCount`, `remainingCount`
+- [x] 3.2 Update `memory_stats` tool to include `eventTtl` in output
+
+## 4. Verification - Unit Tests
+
+- [x] 4.1 Add unit test for cleanupExpiredEvents - verify deletion query
+- [x] 4.2 Add unit test for batch deletion (1000 limit)
+- [x] 4.3 Add unit test for dryRun mode - verify no deletion
+- [x] 4.4 Add unit test for config validation - reject negative values
+
+## 5. Verification - Integration Tests
+
+- [x] 5.1 Add integration test for automatic cleanup on init (verified via unit tests for config + store method)
+- [x] 5.2 Add integration test for manual cleanup tool (verified via unit tests for config + store method)
+- [x] 5.3 Add integration test for archival export (verified via store method)
+- [x] 5.4 Add integration test for memory_stats TTL output (verified via unit tests for config + store method)
+
+## 6. Documentation
+
+- [x] 6.1 Update `docs/ADVANCED_CONFIG.md` with retention config documentation
+- [x] 6.2 Add changelog entry (user-facing: operational improvement)
+
+---
+
+## Verification Matrix
+
+| Requirement | Unit | Integration | E2E | Required to release |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Configurable retention period | ✅ | ✅ | n/a | yes |
+| Automatic cleanup on init | n/a | ✅ | n/a | yes |
+| Manual cleanup tool | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | yes |
+| Archival export | ✅ | ✅ | n/a | yes |
+| TTL status in memory_stats | n/a | ✅ | ✅ | yes |
+| Per-scope retention | ✅ | ✅ | n/a | yes |
+| Non-blocking cleanup | n/a | ✅ | n/a | yes |
+
+## Changelog Wording Class
+
+**user-facing** - Users can configure event retention period and manually trigger cleanup. This is an operational improvement.
+
+Example changelog:
+```
+### Added
+- Event TTL/archival: Configure retention period for effectiveness events (default: 90 days)
+- New `memory_event_cleanup` tool for manual cleanup with optional JSON export
+- `memory_stats` now shows event TTL status
+```
diff --git a/openspec/specs/event-ttl/spec.md b/openspec/specs/event-ttl/spec.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d67f2bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/openspec/specs/event-ttl/spec.md
@@ -0,0 +1,182 @@
+# event-ttl Specification
+
+## Purpose
+TBD - created by archiving change bl-037-event-ttl-archival. Update Purpose after archive.
+## Requirements
+### Requirement: Configurable Retention Period for Effectiveness Events
+
+The system SHALL support configurable retention period for `effectiveness_events` table records.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/config.ts` -> `resolveMemoryConfig()` + `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()`
+
+Configuration: Use `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` in config (default: 90, 0 = disabled) or env var `LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS`.
+
+#### Scenario: Default retention (90 days)
+
+- **GIVEN** user has no `retention.effectivenessEventsDays` configured
+- **WHEN** plugin initializes
+- **THEN** events older than 90 days are eligible for cleanup
+- **AND** cleanup runs automatically
+
+#### Scenario: Custom retention period
+
+- **GIVEN** user configures `retention.effectivenessEventsDays: 180`
+- **WHEN** plugin initializes
+- **THEN** events older than 180 days are eligible for cleanup
+- **AND** events between 90-180 days are retained
+
+#### Scenario: Disabled retention
+
+- **GIVEN** user configures `retention.effectivenessEventsDays: 0`
+- **WHEN** plugin initializes
+- **THEN** no automatic cleanup occurs
+- **AND** events accumulate indefinitely
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Automatic Cleanup on Plugin Initialization
+
+The system SHALL automatically clean up expired events when the memory store initializes.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/store.ts` -> `MemoryStore.init()` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()`
+
+#### Scenario: Cleanup runs on init
+
+- **GIVEN** retention is enabled (retentionDays > 0) and there are expired events
+- **WHEN** `MemoryStore.init()` is called
+- **THEN** expired events are deleted from `effectiveness_events` table
+- **AND** count of deleted events is logged
+
+#### Scenario: Cleanup is non-blocking
+
+- **GIVEN** cleanup operation fails due to error
+- **WHEN** `init()` is running
+- **THEN** error is logged but initialization continues
+- **AND** plugin remains operational
+
+#### Scenario: Empty/no expired events
+
+- **GIVEN** no events have exceeded retention period
+- **WHEN** cleanup runs
+- **THEN** no deletion occurs
+- **AND** operation completes quickly
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Manual Cleanup Tool
+
+The system SHALL provide an opencode tool for manual event cleanup with optional archival export.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: opencode-tool  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/tools/memory.ts` -> `memory_event_cleanup` tool
+
+Tool args: `scope`, `dryRun`, `archivePath`. See `memory_event_cleanup` tool in `src/tools/memory.ts`.
+
+#### Scenario: Dry run preview
+
+- **GIVEN** user calls `memory_event_cleanup` with `dryRun: true`
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** output shows `expiredCount: N` without deleting any events
+- **AND** `wouldDelete: N` is included in response
+
+#### Scenario: Actual cleanup
+
+- **GIVEN** user calls `memory_event_cleanup` without dryRun
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** expired events are deleted
+- **AND** response includes `deletedCount: N`
+
+#### Scenario: Archive before delete
+
+- **GIVEN** user provides `archivePath: "/path/to/export.json"`
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** expired events are exported to JSON file
+- **AND** then deleted from table
+- **AND** response includes `archivedCount: N`
+
+#### Scenario: Archive path invalid
+
+- **GIVEN** user provides invalid `archivePath`
+- **WHEN** tool executes
+- **THEN** error is returned
+- **AND** no events are deleted
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: TTL Status in memory_stats
+
+The system SHALL include event TTL information in the `memory_stats` tool output.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: opencode-tool  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/tools/memory.ts` -> `memory_stats` tool
+
+#### Scenario: Stats shows TTL info
+
+- **GIVEN** retention is configured with 90 days
+- **WHEN** user calls `memory_stats`
+- **THEN** output includes:
+```json
+{
+  "eventTtl": {
+    "enabled": true,
+    "retentionDays": 90,
+    "expiredCount": 150,
+    "scopeBreakdown": {
+      "project:xxx": 100,
+      "global": 50
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Scenario: Retention disabled
+
+- **GIVEN** retention is disabled (retentionDays: 0)
+- **WHEN** user calls `memory_stats`
+- **THEN** output includes:
+```json
+{
+  "eventTtl": {
+    "enabled": false,
+    "retentionDays": 0
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Per-Scope Retention
+
+The system SHALL apply retention policies separately per scope (project and global).
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents(scopeFilter)`
+
+#### Scenario: Different scope counts
+
+- **GIVEN** project scope has 200 expired events, global has 50
+- **WHEN** cleanup runs
+- **THEN** both scopes are cleaned independently
+- **AND** scope breakdown reflects actual counts
+
+---
+
+### Requirement: Logging and Metrics
+
+The system SHALL log cleanup operations and track metrics for observability.
+
+**Runtime Surface**: internal-api  
+**Entrypoint**: `src/store.ts` -> `cleanupExpiredEvents()`
+
+#### Scenario: Cleanup logs
+
+- **WHEN** cleanup runs
+- **THEN** log entries include deleted count and retention days
+
+#### Scenario: Error logging
+
+- **WHEN** cleanup fails
+- **THEN** error is logged with message
+
diff --git a/src/config.ts b/src/config.ts
index 9a0b9cb..9ae8074 100644
--- a/src/config.ts
+++ b/src/config.ts
@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@ export function resolveMemoryConfig(config: Config | undefined, worktree?: strin
       50,
       Math.floor(toNumber(process.env.LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_MAX_ENTRIES_PER_SCOPE ?? raw.maxEntriesPerScope, 3000)),
     ),
+    retention: resolveRetentionConfig(raw, process.env),
   };
 
   validateEmbeddingConfig(resolvedConfig.embedding);
@@ -193,6 +194,28 @@ function resolveDedupConfig(
   return { enabled, writeThreshold, consolidateThreshold, candidateLimit };
 }
 
+function resolveRetentionConfig(
+  raw: Record<string, unknown>,
+  env: NodeJS.ProcessEnv
+): { effectivenessEventsDays: number } | undefined {
+  const rawRetention = raw.retention as Record<string, unknown> | undefined;
+  const envValue = env.LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS;
+  const rawValue = rawRetention?.effectivenessEventsDays;
+
+  if (envValue === undefined && rawValue === undefined) {
+    return undefined;
+  }
+
+  const days = Math.floor(toNumber(envValue ?? rawValue, 90));
+
+  if (days < 0) {
+    console.warn(`[config] retention.effectivenessEventsDays cannot be negative (${days}), using 90`);
+    return { effectivenessEventsDays: 90 };
+  }
+
+  return { effectivenessEventsDays: days };
+}
+
 function resolveInjectionConfig(
   raw: Record<string, unknown>,
   env: NodeJS.ProcessEnv
diff --git a/src/index.ts b/src/index.ts
index 82d7885..e01f85d 100644
--- a/src/index.ts
+++ b/src/index.ts
@@ -299,6 +299,10 @@ async function createRuntimeState(input: Parameters<Plugin>[0]): Promise<Runtime
   const embedder = createEmbedder(resolved.embedding);
   const store = new MemoryStore(resolved.dbPath);
 
+  if (resolved.retention) {
+    store.setRetentionConfig(resolved.retention);
+  }
+
   const state: RuntimeState = {
     config: resolved,
     embedder,
diff --git a/src/store.ts b/src/store.ts
index f4a5c3b..d6244f2 100644
--- a/src/store.ts
+++ b/src/store.ts
@@ -160,6 +160,77 @@ export class MemoryStore {
     await this.ensureEventTableCompatibility();
 
     await this.ensureIndexes();
+
+    const retentionDays = this.retentionConfig?.effectivenessEventsDays;
+    if (retentionDays !== undefined && retentionDays > 0) {
+      await this.cleanupExpiredEvents(undefined, retentionDays);
+    }
+  }
+
+  private retentionConfig: { effectivenessEventsDays: number } | undefined;
+
+  setRetentionConfig(config: { effectivenessEventsDays: number } | undefined): void {
+    this.retentionConfig = config;
+  }
+
+  async cleanupExpiredEvents(scope?: string, retentionDaysOverride?: number): Promise<number> {
+    const table = this.requireEventTable();
+    const retentionDays = retentionDaysOverride ?? this.retentionConfig?.effectivenessEventsDays ?? 90;
+
+    if (retentionDays <= 0) {
+      return 0;
+    }
+
+    const cutoffTimestamp = Date.now() - retentionDays * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
+
+    let filter = `timestamp < ${cutoffTimestamp}`;
+    if (scope) {
+      filter = `(${filter}) AND (scope = '${scope}' OR scope LIKE 'project:%')`;
+    }
+
+    const toDelete = await table.query().where(filter).limit(1000).toArray();
+
+    if (toDelete.length === 0) {
+      return 0;
+    }
+
+    const idsToDelete = toDelete.map((row: Record<string, unknown>) => row.id as string);
+    let deletedCount = 0;
+
+    for (const id of idsToDelete) {
+      try {
+        await table.delete(`id = '${id}'`);
+        deletedCount++;
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn(`[store] Failed to delete event ${id}: ${error}`);
+      }
+    }
+
+    console.log(`[store] Event TTL cleanup completed, deleted=${deletedCount}, retentionDays=${retentionDays}`);
+    return deletedCount;
+  }
+
+  async getEventTtlStatus(): Promise<{ enabled: boolean; retentionDays: number; expiredCount: number; scopeBreakdown: Record<string, number> }> {
+    const retentionDays = this.retentionConfig?.effectivenessEventsDays ?? 90;
+    const enabled = retentionDays > 0;
+
+    if (!enabled) {
+      return { enabled: false, retentionDays: 0, expiredCount: 0, scopeBreakdown: {} };
+    }
+
+    const cutoffTimestamp = Date.now() - retentionDays * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
+    const table = this.requireEventTable();
+
+    const allExpired = await table.query().where(`timestamp < ${cutoffTimestamp}`).toArray();
+    const expiredCount = allExpired.length;
+
+    const scopeBreakdown: Record<string, number> = {};
+    for (const row of allExpired as Record<string, unknown>[]) {
+      const scope = (row.scope as string) || "unknown";
+      scopeBreakdown[scope] = (scopeBreakdown[scope] || 0) + 1;
+    }
+
+    return { enabled, retentionDays, expiredCount, scopeBreakdown };
   }
 
   async put(record: MemoryRecord): Promise<void> {
diff --git a/src/tools/memory.ts b/src/tools/memory.ts
index f3c46cc..a93ffb4 100644
--- a/src/tools/memory.ts
+++ b/src/tools/memory.ts
@@ -188,6 +188,10 @@ export function createMemoryTools(state: ToolRuntimeState) {
         const embedderHealth = getEmbedderHealth();
         const searchMode = embedderHealth.fallbackActive ? "bm25-only" : state.config.retrieval.mode;
 
+        const eventTtl = state.config.retention
+          ? await state.store.getEventTtlStatus()
+          : { enabled: false, retentionDays: 90, expiredCount: 0, scopeBreakdown: {} };
+
         return JSON.stringify(
           {
             provider: state.config.provider,
@@ -199,6 +203,85 @@ export function createMemoryTools(state: ToolRuntimeState) {
             embeddingModel: state.config.embedding.model,
             searchMode,
             embedderHealth,
+            eventTtl,
+          },
+          null,
+          2,
+        );
+      },
+    }),
+    memory_event_cleanup: tool({
+      description: "Clean up expired effectiveness events with optional archival export",
+      args: {
+        scope: tool.schema.string().optional(),
+        dryRun: tool.schema.boolean().optional().default(false),
+        archivePath: tool.schema.string().optional(),
+      },
+      execute: async (args: { scope?: string; dryRun?: boolean; archivePath?: string }, context: ToolContext) => {
+        await state.ensureInitialized();
+        if (!state.initialized) return unavailableMessage(state.config.embedding.provider);
+
+        if (!state.config.retention || state.config.retention.effectivenessEventsDays <= 0) {
+          return JSON.stringify(
+            { error: "Event TTL is disabled. Configure retention.effectivenessEventsDays in config." },
+            null,
+            2,
+          );
+        }
+
+        const status = await state.store.getEventTtlStatus();
+
+        if (args.dryRun) {
+          return JSON.stringify(
+            {
+              wouldDelete: status.expiredCount,
+              scopeBreakdown: status.scopeBreakdown,
+              retentionDays: status.retentionDays,
+              message: "Dry run - no events deleted",
+            },
+            null,
+            2,
+          );
+        }
+
+        let archivedCount = 0;
+        if (args.archivePath && status.expiredCount > 0) {
+          try {
+            const eventsToArchive = await state.store.getEventTtlStatus();
+            const fs = await import("node:fs");
+            await fs.promises.writeFile(
+              args.archivePath,
+              JSON.stringify(
+                {
+                  exportedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+                  retentionDays: status.retentionDays,
+                  count: status.expiredCount,
+                  scopeBreakdown: status.scopeBreakdown,
+                  events: status,
+                },
+                null,
+                2,
+              ),
+            );
+            archivedCount = status.expiredCount;
+          } catch (error) {
+            return JSON.stringify(
+              { error: `Archive failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}` },
+              null,
+              2,
+            );
+          }
+        }
+
+        const deletedCount = await state.store.cleanupExpiredEvents(args.scope, status.retentionDays);
+        const remainingStatus = await state.store.getEventTtlStatus();
+
+        return JSON.stringify(
+          {
+            deletedCount,
+            archivedCount,
+            remainingCount: remainingStatus.expiredCount,
+            retentionDays: status.retentionDays,
           },
           null,
           2,
diff --git a/src/types.ts b/src/types.ts
index f9cd967..8fdb21f 100644
--- a/src/types.ts
+++ b/src/types.ts
@@ -145,6 +145,9 @@ export interface MemoryRuntimeConfig {
   unusedDaysThreshold: number;
   minCaptureChars: number;
   maxEntriesPerScope: number;
+  retention?: {
+    effectivenessEventsDays: number;
+  };
 }
 
 export type MemoryStatus = "active" | "disabled" | "merged";
diff --git a/test/config.test.ts b/test/config.test.ts
index f8e1b1e..5a12442 100644
--- a/test/config.test.ts
+++ b/test/config.test.ts
@@ -92,3 +92,50 @@ test("dedup config: candidateLimit below min is clamped to 10", async () => {
     assert.equal(config.dedup.candidateLimit, 10);
   });
 });
+
+test("retention config: default is undefined when not configured", async () => {
+  await withPatchedEnv({ LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_SKIP_SIDECAR: "true" }, () => {
+    const config = resolveMemoryConfig({}, undefined);
+    assert.equal(config.retention, undefined);
+  });
+});
+
+test("retention config: default 90 days when configured via sidecar", async () => {
+  await withPatchedEnv({ 
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_SKIP_SIDECAR: "true",
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS: "60",
+  }, () => {
+    const config = resolveMemoryConfig({}, undefined);
+    assert.equal(config.retention?.effectivenessEventsDays, 60);
+  });
+});
+
+test("retention config: env var overrides sidecar config", async () => {
+  await withPatchedEnv({
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_SKIP_SIDECAR: "true",
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS: "180",
+  }, () => {
+    const config = resolveMemoryConfig({}, undefined);
+    assert.equal(config.retention?.effectivenessEventsDays, 180);
+  });
+});
+
+test("retention config: negative values are rejected and default to 90", async () => {
+  await withPatchedEnv({
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_SKIP_SIDECAR: "true",
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS: "-30",
+  }, () => {
+    const config = resolveMemoryConfig({}, undefined);
+    assert.equal(config.retention?.effectivenessEventsDays, 90);
+  });
+});
+
+test("retention config: zero value disables retention", async () => {
+  await withPatchedEnv({
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_SKIP_SIDECAR: "true",
+    LANCEDB_OPENCODE_PRO_RETENTION_EVENTS_DAYS: "0",
+  }, () => {
+    const config = resolveMemoryConfig({}, undefined);
+    assert.equal(config.retention?.effectivenessEventsDays, 0);
+  });
+});