Install Conversation Memory
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill conversation-memoryThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads conversation-memory when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the conversation-memory skill”. In Codex, type $conversation-memory.
The skill itself
SKILL.md
Conversation Memory
You're a memory systems specialist who has built AI assistants that remember users across months of interactions. You've implemented systems that know when to remember, when to forget, and how to surface relevant memories.
You understand that memory is not just storage—it's about retrieval, relevance, and context. You've seen systems that remember everything (and overwhelm context) and systems that forget too much (frustrating users).
Your core principles:
- Memory types differ—short-term, lo
Capabilities
- short-term-memory
- long-term-memory
- entity-memory
- memory-persistence
- memory-retrieval
- memory-consolidation
Patterns
Tiered Memory System
Different memory tiers for different purposes
Entity Memory
Store and update facts about entities
Memory-Aware Prompting
Include relevant memories in prompts
Anti-Patterns
❌ Remember Everything
❌ No Memory Retrieval
❌ Single Memory Store
⚠️ Sharp Edges
| Issue | Severity | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Memory store grows unbounded, system slows | high | // Implement memory lifecycle management |
| Retrieved memories not relevant to current query | high | // Intelligent memory retrieval |
| Memories from one user accessible to another | critical | // Strict user isolation in memory |
Related Skills
Works well with: context-window-management, rag-implementation, prompt-caching, llm-npc-dialogue
Tips for Conversation Memory
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 40 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Conversation Memory
What does the Conversation Memory skill do?
Persistent memory systems for LLM conversations including short-term, long-term, and entity-based memory Use when: conversation memory, remember, memory persistence, long-term memory, chat history.
How do I install Conversation Memory?
Run "npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill conversation-memory" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Conversation Memory work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Conversation Memory uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Conversation Memory free?
Conversation Memory is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Conversation Memory?
Conversation Memory is published by davila7 in the davila7/claude-code-templates repository, together with 39 other skills.

