Feature Request: Add /reload-mem command to refresh Claude memory files

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 10, 2025 by benjaminbooth Closed Sep 10, 2025

Feature Request: /reload-mem command

Summary

Add a /reload-mem command that forces a fresh reload of Claude memory files (CLAUDE.md, README.md, etc.) without clearing the conversation history.

Problem

Currently, when developers iterate on CLAUDE.md files or other project documentation that Claude Code reads at startup, they need to either:

  1. Start a completely new conversation session (loses all context)
  2. Use /clear command (loses conversation history)

This creates friction when developing and testing CLAUDE.md configurations or project documentation.

Proposed Solution

A /reload-mem command that:

  • Refreshes system reminders from current file contents on disk
  • Preserves the existing conversation history
  • Allows immediate testing of CLAUDE.md changes without losing context

Use Cases

  • Iterative development of project-specific CLAUDE.md files
  • Testing changes to global ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md settings
  • Refreshing README.md or other documentation context
  • Development workflows where documentation and code evolve together

Benefits

  • Improved developer experience when configuring Claude Code
  • Faster iteration cycles on project documentation
  • Better support for documentation-driven development workflows
  • Maintains conversation context while updating project context

Implementation Notes

This would be particularly valuable for teams using Claude Code extensively for project-specific guidance and wanting to iterate quickly on their configuration.

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