Claude Code v2.1.42 ·
Rewritten Auto Memory Instructions
EntryKind: in v2.1.42,
ChangesSection of the release
What
The auto memory system prompt has been completely rewritten with clearer, more actionable guidance.
Changes:
- Simplified structure with clear "What to save" and "What NOT to save" sections
- More specific guidelines about when to consult memory files
- Explicit section for handling user requests to remember or forget things
- Cleaner formatting with focused bullet points
Evidence
Auto memory prompt (search for "# auto memory")
Strings lifted out of the shipped bundle, so the claim above can be checked against them.
See this entry in the whole of v2.1.42 →
