Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Advantages of 'Top of Mind' vs ChatGPT Memory
Claude categorizes memories into 'Top of Mind' sections. This ensures that temporary tasks or experiments don't 'pollute' your core identity or permanent work context, a common issue found in ChatGPT.
Dynamic Context by Project
Memories in Claude are dynamic and update daily based on your recent activity. Context categories will 'morph' or adapt to fit the specific project you are working on, making them significantly more relevant.
Subscription Limits
Currently, the Memory feature is available for Max plan users ($200/month) and will be rolled out to Pro users ($20/month) soon. Free users do not have access to this feature.
Step by Step
How to Enable Memory in Claude
- Click on your user profile or account name at the bottom of the sidebar menu.
- Select the 'Settings' menu from the list of options that appears.
- Click on the 'Capabilities' tab within the Settings window.
- Scroll down until you find the 'Memories' section.
- Toggle the 'Memories' switch to ON to allow Claude to automatically store important information.
- Close the Settings window to start using this feature in a new chat.
Managing and Editing Memories
- Open the 'Memories' window via Settings > Capabilities.
- Check the 'Top of Mind' category for memories related to your recent projects or tasks.
- Review the profile category for more static core identity information.
- To remove a specific memory, give Claude a direct command in the chat, such as 'Remove the memory about [specific topic]'.
- Confirm that the AI has updated or deleted the information from its memory storage.
Using Memory in Claude Projects
- Open any existing 'Project' in Claude.
- Click on the settings or project info section to view memories specific to that project.
- Perform tasks within the project as usual; Claude will generate new memories based on your work context.
- Check periodically to see how context categories evolve dynamically according to the type of work you are doing.
