[DOCS] Memory docs missing automatic record/recall behavior added in v2.1.32

Documentation Type

Missing documentation (feature not documented)

Documentation Location

https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory

Section/Topic

Automatic memory recording and recall in regular Claude Code sessions (not only static CLAUDE.md loading).

Current Documentation

The memory page currently focuses on static memory files and manual management:

"Claude Code can remember your preferences across sessions, like style guidelines and common commands in your workflow."

"All memory files are automatically loaded into Claude Code's context when launched."

There is no section that describes automatic memory capture/recall behavior during active work.

What's Wrong or Missing?

Claude Code changelog v2.1.32 says: "Claude now automatically records and recalls memories as it works".

That behavior is not documented on the memory page (or related Claude Code docs), so users cannot tell:

1. What gets recorded automatically.
2. When memories are recalled.
3. Where these memories are stored.
4. How this interacts with existing CLAUDE.md memory files and /memory.
5. Whether there are controls to tune or disable this behavior.

Suggested Improvement

Add a new section to memory docs, such as Automatic memory recording and recall, with:

1. Clear behavior summary (when recording happens, when recall happens).
2. Storage model and precedence relative to CLAUDE.md, .claude/rules/*.md, and user memory.
3. Practical examples showing the feature in normal usage.
4. Privacy/scope notes (project-local vs user-wide behavior).
5. Any configuration flags or settings that modify/disable it.
6. Cross-links to /memory and settings docs.

Impact

Medium - Makes feature difficult to understand

Additional Context

Affected Pages:

| Page | Line(s) | Context |
|------|---------|---------|
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory | 9, 23 | Discusses memory as static file loading, not automatic record/recall behavior |
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory | 77-79 | /memory described as manual editing flow only |
| https://code.claude.com/docs/en/how-claude-code-works | 108 | Mentions context and compaction, but no automatic memory record/recall behavior |

Total scope: 3 pages affected

Source: Claude Code changelog v2.1.32

Claude now automatically records and recalls memories as it works