Memory Management
ChatGPT Plus Memory stores dynamic notes about you across sessions. Instructions for adding, removing, and maintaining memory to keep it accurate and useful.
Syntax
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# Add a memory:
"Remember that [fact/preference]"
# Remove a memory:
"Forget that [old fact]. [Reason]"
# View and manage:
Settings → Personalization → Manage Memories
# Memory vs Custom Instructions:
Custom Instructions → stable, universal
(role, stack, communication style)
Memory → dynamic, project-specific
(current projects, recent decisions)Example
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# Good Memory entries:
"Remember I prefer Vitest over Jest for new projects"
"Remember my team follows Conventional Commits"
"Remember I'm building a patient portal — Supabase auth,
Vercel hosting, HIPAA-adjacent data handling"
# Stale entries to delete:
- Old project names that completed
- Deprecated tech preferences
- One-off decisions no longer relevant
# Pruning:
"Show memories about [old project] and delete them
— that project is complete."