Memory Management
Two-tier memory system. CLAUDE.md for working memory, memory/ directory for knowledge base.
memory context knowledge-base personalization
When to use
Decodes shorthand, acronyms, nicknames, and internal language so Claude understands requests like a colleague would. CLAUDE.md stores working memory while the memory/ directory holds the full knowledge base. Use when setting up persistent context or managing what Claude remembers about your work.
Examples
Set up working memory
Initialize CLAUDE.md with your personal context
Set up my working memory. I work on 3 projects: Orion (our main product), Nebula (internal tools), and Atlas (the data platform).
Add team context
Store information about teammates and their roles
Add to my memory: Sarah is our CTO, Jake handles DevOps, and 'the board deck' refers to our monthly investor update.
Consolidate memory
Clean up and organize accumulated memory files
Consolidate my memory files. Merge duplicates, fix stale facts, and prune outdated context.