Shadai's memory system enables natural, context-aware conversations. This guide explains how memory works and how to control it effectively.What is Memory?#
Memory allows Shadai to remember previous interactions within a session, enabling:🔗 Follow-up questions without repeating context
💬 Natural conversations that flow logically
🧠 Context accumulation over multiple interactions
🎯 More accurate answers based on conversation history
Memory is Enabled by Default#
As of v0.1.29, all tools use memory by default:How Memory Works#
Message Storage#
Every interaction is stored:1.
User question → Stored as "user" message
2.
AI answer → Stored as "assistant" message
3.
Next query → Retrieves recent messages for context
4.
Continues building conversation thread
Context Window#
Shadai maintains a sliding window of recent messages:Recent messages have more influence on responses.Controlling Memory#
Enable Memory (Default)#
Disable Memory#
Useful for independent queries:Completely independent queries
Avoiding context pollution
Privacy-sensitive queries
Managing Conversation History#
View History#
Clear History#
Important: Clearing history doesn't delete ingested documents!Practical Patterns#
Pattern 1: Conversational Q&A#
Each question builds on previous answers naturally.Pattern 2: Topic Switching#
Pattern 3: Contextual Refinement#
Pattern 4: Memory-Less Batch Processing#
Advanced Memory Techniques#
Selective Memory#
Periodic Memory Cleanup#
Best Practices#
✅ Do This#
❌ Don't Do This#
Token Usage#
Memory increases token usage:Optimization: Clear memory periodically to reduce token usage.Response Quality vs. Cost#
Troubleshooting#
Memory Not Working#
Context Confusion#
If responses seem confused:Memory Overflow#
If context becomes too large:Next Steps#
Pro Tip: Let memory work for you by default. Only disable it when you have a specific reason. Modified at 2025-10-17 17:47:30
