Step 13: Memory Beginner

Memory is how a bot holds onto lasting facts: your preferences, how you like things done, and details it shouldn't have to ask about twice. Each bot has its own memory, so a specialist gets better at its job over time.

1. What memory is

Normally a chat request is about one task. Memory is for things that should last across tasks, for example:

• "My reports always use US dates and bullet points."
• "I'm in Central time; don't schedule anything before 9 AM."
• "For the newsletter bot: skip anything from promotional senders."

2. Each bot has its own memory

Each bot keeps its own memory alongside its own chat, name and description. That's one reason focused bots work well: an inbox bot remembers inbox preferences without picking up details from your research bot.

3. Add a memory

Just say it clearly and ask the bot to remember it:

Remember: when you summarize meetings, always list action items first, with owners.

Cursor's guide recommends naming lasting preferences explicitly, like a report format you want reused, and asking a new bot to remember how it should work.

4. Check and correct

Ask "What do you remember about how I like reports?" If something's wrong or out of date, say "Forget that" or give the corrected version.

5. What not to put in memory

Don't ask a bot to remember passwords, card numbers or other secrets. Those belong in the Vault (Step 14).

Facts about the app on this page come from Cursor's official Grok Bot documentation. Menus can change between versions; if something looks different, check the official docs.