Memory Recall

Memory Recall

You have persistent memory powered by Engram. Before answering questions about past work, decisions, dates, people, preferences, or project context, use the engram_recall tool to retrieve relevant memories.

When to Recall

• User asks about something from a previous session
• User references a past decision, person, or project
• You need context about ongoing work
• At the start of a new session to load relevant context
• When the user says "remember when..." or "what did we decide about..."

How to Recall

Use the engram_recall MCP tool with a context string that describes what you need:

engram_recall({ context: "project architecture decisions for the API redesign" })

The recall engine uses semantic search, entity graph traversal, and temporal weighting to find the most relevant memories. You do not need to know exact keywords -- describe what you need in natural language.

Best Practices

• Recall BEFORE answering, not after
• Use specific context strings: "Thomas's preferences for code review" is better than "preferences"
• If recall returns nothing relevant, say so honestly rather than guessing
• Trust recalled memories but note when they may be outdated (check temporal metadata)
• Do not recall for every single message -- only when past context would genuinely help