Memory Command - Claude Code

The /memory command is the CLI surface for inspecting and editing the memory layer without opening files manually.

What it does

Running /memory opens a view of the current session's memory sources - CLAUDE.md files, auto memory entries, and any rules that are loaded. You can edit entries, prune stale notes, and trigger a reload. It's faster than hunting for the right file in a nested repo.

When to use it

• Auditing what Claude currently knows about the project.
• Pruning auto memory that's gone stale.
• Quickly adding a new rule without opening an editor.
• Troubleshooting weird behavior by checking which instructions are active.

Gotchas

• Changes take effect on the next turn, not retroactively.
• Removing a CLAUDE.md entry doesn't delete the file - it just unloads it for this session.
• Be careful editing live during a turn - partial edits can confuse Claude's current plan.

Official docs: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory.md#view-and-edit-with-memory