# What is Memory?

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/glossary/memory/
> Last updated: 2026-04-18
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# What is Memory?

Persistent state an agent carries across sessions — user preferences, past decisions, project history. Stored in files (Hermes `memory/`, OpenClaw workspace) or a database. Distinct from context window, which resets each session.

## See also

- [Hermes: Memory](https://openclawdatabase.com/hermes/memory/)

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