Memory Query Enables Cross Session Recall

Claude Code v2.1.12 · 25s · Memory Service (C)

TL;DR - Session insights

  • Memory MCP query for “California” returned results with combined relevance/recency scoring (0.99+ scores), demonstrating the hybrid retrieval approach
  • The memory system stores interactions at multiple “levels” (0, 1, 2) within the same session, suggesting a hierarchical summarization or chunking strategy
  • Cross-session recall worked: the system retrieved San Diego weather data from session 97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7 while running in a different session
  • Tool call results were stored in memory with truncated content (e.g., “Weather in Sa…”), indicating content length limits in the memory storage layer

Session Log

  • USER: /clear clear

  • USER:

  • USER: Caveat: The messages below were generated by the user while running local commands. DO NOT respond to these messages or otherwise consider them in your response unless the user explicitly asks you to.

  • USER: Use your memory MCP and tell me if we discussed anything about California?

  • TOOL-CALL: mcp__memory__memory_query {"query":"California","max_results":10}

  • TOOL: {"results":[{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.9999889,"content":"Use your memory MCP and tell me if we discussed anything about California?","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:38:28.364181-08:00","level":0,"node_id":38,"recency_score":0.99996287,"relevance_score":1,"session_id":"27d75f03-4114-458c-af95-00d3eef7c19a"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.9599889,"content":"Use your memory MCP and tell me if we discussed anything about California?","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:38:28.364108-08:00","level":1,"node_id":37,"recency_score":0.99996287,"relevance_score":1,"session_id":"27d75f03-4114-458c-af95-00d3eef7c19a"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.9299889,"content":"Use your memory MCP and tell me if we discussed anything about California?","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:38:28.364029-08:00","level":2,"node_id":36,"recency_score":0.99996287,"relevance_score":1,"session_id":"27d75f03-4114-458c-af95-00d3eef7c19a"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.80080765,"content":"Tool: WebSearch\nInput: {\"query\":\"San Diego weather January 17 2026\"}\nResult: {\"query\":\"San Diego weather January 17 2026\",\"results\":[{\"tool_use_id\":\"srvtoolu_01GCWZU31bjbdajeW7a6twyQ\",\"content\":[{\"title\":\"Weather in San Diego in January 2026 (California) - detailed Weather Forecast for a month\",\"url\":\"https://world-weather.info/forecast/usa/san_diego/january-2026/\"},{\"title\":\"Weather San Diego in January 2026: Temperature & Climate\",\"url\":\"https://en.climate-data.org/north-america/united-states-of-america/california/san-diego-714969/t/january-1/\"},{\"title\":\"Weather in Sa","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:13.583251-08:00","level":0,"node_id":29,"recency_score":0.9990982,"relevance_score":0.6684636,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.76080763,"content":"Tool: WebSearch\nInput: {\"query\":\"San Diego weather January 17 2026\"}\nResult: {\"query\":\"San Diego weather January 17 2026\",\"results\":[{\"tool_use_id\":\"srvtoolu_01GCWZU31bjbdajeW7a6twyQ\",\"content\":[{\"title\":\"Weather in San Diego in January 2026 (California) - detailed Weather Forecast for a month\",\"url\":\"https://world-weather.info/forecast/usa/san_diego/january-2026/\"},{\"title\":\"Weather San Diego in January 2026: Temperature & Climate\",\"url\":\"https://en.climate-data.org/north-america/united-states-of-america/california/san-diego-714969/t/january-1/\"},{\"title\":\"Weather in Sa","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:13.582732-08:00","level":1,"node_id":28,"recency_score":0.9990982,"relevance_score":0.6684636,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.73080766,"content":"Tool: WebSearch\nInput: {\"query\":\"San Diego weather January 17 2026\"}\nResult: {\"query\":\"San Diego weather January 17 2026\",\"results\":[{\"tool_use_id\":\"srvtoolu_01GCWZU31bjbdajeW7a6twyQ\",\"content\":[{\"title\":\"Weather in San Diego in January 2026 (California) - detailed Weather Forecast for a month\",\"url\":\"https://world-weather.info/forecast/usa/san_diego/january-2026/\"},{\"title\":\"Weather San Diego in January 2026: Temperature & Climate\",\"url\":\"https://en.climate-data.org/north-america/united-states-of-america/california/san-diego-714969/t/january-1/\"},{\"title\":\"Weather in Sa","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:13.582295-08:00","level":2,"node_id":27,"recency_score":0.9990982,"relevance_score":0.6684636,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.67128253,"content":"**Sources:** - [NBC San Diego Weather Forecast - Jan 17, 2026](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/local/warmer-weekend-san-diego-weather-today-brooke-martell-forecast-for-jan-17-2026/3962833/) - [AccuWeather San Diego January 2026](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/san-diego-state-university/92182/january-weather/99184_poi?year=2026) - [Weather2Travel - San Diego January](https://www.weather2travel.com/california/san-diego/january/)","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:19.409625-08:00","level":0,"node_id":34,"recency_score":0.9991655,"relevance_score":0.45255473,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.54436505,"content":"Here's the weather for San Diego on January 17, 2026: **Today's Conditions:** - High: 64°F (18°C) - Low: 45°F (7°C) - Warmer weekend ahead, with cooler weather expected next week January 17 is typically the warmest day of January in San Diego, with temperatures climbing to around 65°F. The winter 2025-2026 season has been warmer and drier than normal overall. **Sources:** - [NBC San Diego Weather Forecast - Jan 17, 2026](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/local/warmer-weekend-san-diego-weather-today-brooke-martell-forecast-for-jan-17-2026/3962833/) - [AccuWeather San Diego January 2026](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/san-diego-state-university/92182/january-weather/99184_poi?year=2026) - [Weather2Travel - San Diego January](https://www.weather2travel.com/california/san-diego/january/)","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:19.408484-08:00","level":1,"node_id":31,"recency_score":0.9991655,"relevance_score":0.30769232,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.5143651,"content":"Here's the weather for San Diego on January 17, 2026: **Today's Conditions:** - High: 64°F (18°C) - Low: 45°F (7°C) - Warmer weekend ahead, with cooler weather expected next week January 17 is typically the warmest day of January in San Diego, with temperatures climbing to around 65°F. The winter 2025-2026 season has been warmer and drier than normal overall. **Sources:** - [NBC San Diego Weather Forecast - Jan 17, 2026](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/local/warmer-weekend-san-diego-weather-today-brooke-martell-forecast-for-jan-17-2026/3962833/) - [AccuWeather San Diego January 2026](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/san-diego-state-university/92182/january-weather/99184_poi?year=2026) - [Weather2Travel - San Diego January](https://www.weather2travel.com/california/san-diego/january/) ","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:19.40792-08:00","level":2,"node_id":30,"recency_score":0.9991655,"relevance_score":0.30769232,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"},{"agent_id":"default","combined_score":0.39974964,"content":"The winter 2025-2026 season has been warmer and drier than normal overall.","created_at":"2026-01-17T16:37:19.409527-08:00","level":0,"node_id":33,"recency_score":0.9991655,"relevance_score":0,"session_id":"97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7"}]}

  • AI: Yes, we discussed California in a previous session. Specifically, you asked about the weather in San Diego on January 17, 2026.

    I provided you with:

    • High: 64°F (18°C)
    • Low: 45°F (7°C)
    • A warmer weekend was expected, with cooler weather the following week
    • January 17 is typically the warmest day of January in San Diego
    • The winter 2025-2026 season had been warmer and drier than normal

    That conversation was in session 97ed1bcb-8453-4486-8e9f-05d4a33384f7.