Create permanent memory with Claude's Generate Memory feature

Global Memory Instruction Example

How to Enable the Generate Memory Feature

1. Click on your profile name located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
2. Select 'Settings' from the menu that appears.
3. Click on the 'Capabilities' tab in the settings sidebar.
4. Look for the option titled 'Generate memory from chat history'.
5. Switch the toggle to the ON position to allow Claude to start remembering information across your conversations.

How to Manage and Edit Claude's Memory

1. Open the 'Settings' menu and navigate to the 'Capabilities' section.
2. Click on the 'Memory' option to view a complete list of all information stored by Claude.
3. To remove incorrect or irrelevant information, click the 'Delete' icon or the delete option on that specific memory entry.
4. To manually add permanent instructions, type the new instruction (e.g., writing style or code format) into the provided input field.
5. Confirm the addition so Claude can apply it immediately to all future conversations.

Setting Up Project-Specific Memory

1. Open an existing 'Project' or create a new one in Claude.
2. Access the project description section or update instructions directly within the project chat.
3. Enter specific instructions (such as 'Always use Python for code examples') into the project description.
4. Claude will automatically save this information as 'Project Memory'.
5. Start a new chat within the same project to see Claude applying those instructions without being prompted again.