[FEATURE] Memory writes should be visible to the user in the terminal

Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Mar 15, 2026 by parthpm Closed Apr 22, 2026

Preflight Checklist

  • [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
  • [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

When Claude Code writes to its memory system (~/.claude/projects/<project>/memory/), files are created outside the repo with no clear display of what was written. This creates a persistent hidden state that silently shapes future agent behavior across sessions.

Proposed Solution

Suggestions:

  1. Show memory content inline when written (like file diffs)
  2. Startup indicator: "3 memories loaded for this project (run /memories to view)"
  3. A /memories command to list, view, and delete active memories
  4. Consider requiring explicit approval for memory writes

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

Configuration and settings

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

Core principle: The user should always know what persistent state exists and how it influences the agent(stateless vs stateful behaviour). No hidden context.

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