The Complete Guide to Claude’s memory_user_edits
The undocumented power tool for reliable AI memory
Systematic testing proves: 62% fewer errors • Up to 100% accuracy improvement
🎯 The Core Insight
Memory edits work for FACTS, not BEHAVIORS.
| ✅ Works | ❌ Doesn’t Work |
|---|---|
| “Backend stores 7KB per user” | “Always check docs first” |
| “Architecture: two-layer model” | “Prioritize architecture over details” |
This one insight separates failed experiments from 62% error reduction.
📊 Proven Results
From controlled testing with 5Levels (48 documentation files, 35 database tables, 11 modules):
| Metric | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Architectural errors | ↓ 62% reduction |
| First-try accuracy | ↑ 60% → 100% |
| Context rebuilding | ↓ Zero needed |
🚀 Quick Start
5-Minute Test:
- Open a Claude Project
- Ask Claude: “Please add a memory edit: ‘User works on [YourProject]’”
- Start a new conversation
- Ask: “What project am I working on?”
Claude will remember—even though you never mentioned it in this conversation.
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📄 Alternative Formats
- Complete Guide (Single File) — Full 2000+ lines
- PDF Version — For offline reading
👤 About
Created by Francesco Marinoni Moretto while building 5Levels, a LinkedIn relationship intelligence platform.
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