Enhanced Conversation Memory: Persistent Context Across Sessions

Feature Request: Built-in Conversation Memory System

Problem

Currently, Claude Code loses all conversation context when:

• Sessions crash or are interrupted
• Users switch between projects
• Terminal sessions end unexpectedly

This forces users to re-explain context repeatedly, reducing productivity.

### Solution
Add built-in conversation memory that:

• Automatically saves interactions after each response
• Restores context on session start
• Maintains cross-project memory
• Gracefully handles errors without breaking Claude

### Implementation Approach

• Leverage existing hooks system (SessionStart, post-response)
• Store in .claude/memory/ directory
• Smart memory management (limit size, group by project)
• Optional user configuration for memory retention

### Benefits

• Seamless context continuation after crashes
• Improved productivity for long coding sessions
• Better cross-project workflow understanding
• Zero user configuration required

restore_memory.md
save_interaction.md

### Proof of Concept
I've built and tested this system using Claude Code's hooks. Happy to contribute the implementation.