Memory Query FAQs

Question 1

Can I use this to search for information in my current session?

Accepted Answer

This skill is specifically designed for historical data. Claude already has access to your current session context; use this skill only when you need to 'reach back' into previous days or weeks.

Question 2

Does this skill search across all my different projects?

Accepted Answer

No, memory stores are partitioned per-project to ensure that context retrieval remains relevant and secure to the specific codebase you are currently working on.

Question 3

How does the automatic fallback chain function?

Accepted Answer

If a high-precision search tier (like Vector or Hybrid) fails to find results or times out, the system automatically falls back to broader methods, eventually using Agentic TOC navigation to find information.

Question 4

What is a 'Grip ID' in the search results?

Accepted Answer

A Grip ID is a unique identifier for a specific conversation excerpt. It allows the skill to 'expand context' and retrieve the exact messages that occurred before and after that specific point in time.

Question 5

What is the difference between Hybrid and Vector search?

Accepted Answer

Vector search finds results based on conceptual meaning, while Hybrid search combines those conceptual results with BM25 keyword matching to ensure specific terms like function names are also prioritized.

Memory Query

Key Features

Use Cases

Memory Query

Key Features

Use Cases