Creating Effective Memory Entries

Learn how to write memory entries that provide maximum value to your AI interactions.

Sarah Chen
December 5, 2025
7 min read
<h2>What Makes a Good Memory Entry?</h2> <p>The quality of your AI interactions depends heavily on the context you provide. Here's how to create memory entries that work.</p> <h2>Be Specific and Actionable</h2> <p>Instead of vague preferences, provide specific instructions:</p> <p><strong>Less effective:</strong></p> <pre><code>I like clean code.</code></pre> <p><strong>More effective:</strong></p> <pre><code>Code preferences: - Use TypeScript with strict mode enabled - Prefer functional components with hooks in React - Use async/await over .then() chains - Add JSDoc comments for public APIs - Maximum function length: 30 lines</code></pre> <h2>Include Context and Rationale</h2> <p>Help the AI understand <em>why</em> certain preferences exist:</p> <pre><code>We use server-side rendering because: - Our users are often on slow connections - SEO is critical for our marketing pages - We need fast time-to-first-byte metrics</code></pre> <h2>Organize by Topic</h2> <p>Group related memories together for easier management and more targeted context injection.</p> <h2>Review and Update Regularly</h2> <p>Your preferences evolve. Set a reminder to review your memories monthly and remove outdated entries.</p>