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mem-search

Search past Claude-mem sessions for prior decisions and observations.

1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#timeline#context#recall#search#memory#sessions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devs6186/claude-private-skills-agents-commands --skill mem-search-devs6186
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mem-search
Source: https://github.com/devs6186/claude-private-skills-agents-commands/tree/main/skills/mem-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devs6186/claude-private-skills-agents-commands --skill mem-search-devs6186

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly retrieve relevant context and decisions from across past Claude-mem sessions to avoid repeating work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-session recall: find prior observations, decisions, and context for current tasks.
  • Timeline-aware lookup: view history around key events to understand progression.
  • Use Case: When planning a new feature, re-check previous iterations to ensure consistency and avoid duplicating efforts.

Quick Start

Use claude-mem to search for a previous discussion about a topic and fetch related observations.

Frequently Asked Questions about mem-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search past Claude sessions to recall prior decisions and context?▼

You can search past Claude-mem sessions by using the claude-mem MCP tools to locate prior decisions, observations, and context across projects or timelines. This allows you to recall previous interactions and retrieve relevant history.

What is the best way to retrieve previous observations from my Claude memory timeline?▼

Retrieving previous observations uses the timeline-aware lookup feature in claude-mem to view history around key events. This helps you understand the progression of prior interactions and fetch related observations from your session history.

Can I reuse context from older interactions to avoid repeating work on new features?▼

Yes, you can reuse context from older interactions by re-checking previous iterations during feature planning. This cross-session recall ensures consistency and helps you avoid duplicating efforts across your current projects.

Does cross-session memory search require any specific MCP tools or local plugins?▼

Cross-session memory search requires the claude-mem MCP tools, specifically search, timeline, and get_observations, along with a local memory plugin. These dependencies are necessary to fetch relevant results from your past sessions.

How do I find what happened in a previous project discussion without manually reading the history?▼

You can find what happened in a previous discussion by using claude-mem to search for the topic and fetch related observations automatically. This locates prior decisions and context across sessions without manual review of the timeline.

When should I use a cross-session memory search instead of standard context recall?▼

Use cross-session memory search when you need to recall what happened across different projects or timelines, not just within a single session. It is ideal for planning new features where understanding prior iterations prevents duplicated work.

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