[Bug] Memory creation with # symbol not working in CLAUDE.md
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 19, 2025 by CBSdev0 Closed Dec 23, 2025
Bug Description
The # symbol is not working to quickly add a new memory to CLAUDE.md
Environment Info
- Platform: win32
- Terminal: vscode
- Version: 2.0.72
- Feedback ID: f3269b22-a3e5-4c59-8812-3287c452d731
Errors
> # Test memory entry
● I see you've sent a test message. I'm ready to help with your impactdemo project. What would you like to work on?
> the # prefix should connect to the CLAUDE.md file directly, why isnt it working?
● Let me check the Claude Code documentation to understand how the # prefix feature works.
● claude-code-guide(Check # prefix functionality)
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● The # prefix doesn't connect to CLAUDE.md - it's a quick memory entry shortcut that adds temporary context to your current session.
What # Test memory entry actually does:
- Creates a quick, session-scoped memory entry
- Gets loaded into context for the current conversation only
- It's meant for one-off instructions, not file references
If you want to reference or modify CLAUDE.md:
1. View/edit memory files: Use /memory command
2. CLAUDE.md is auto-loaded: Your project's CLAUDE.md is already automatically loaded at session start (you can see it in the system context above)
3. File imports in CLAUDE.md: Use @./path/to/file syntax inside CLAUDE.md to import other docs
Proper # usage example:
# Always use absolute Windows paths for file operations
This adds that instruction temporarily to your current session.
Instead of taking the new memory, claude takes the text as a new prompt.
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