Anthropic announced that Claude’s memory feature is now available for free tier users and introduced a new tool to import context from competing AI chatbots. The company stated that the memory import tool encourages users to switch from other systems by allowing them to export stored data.
This update significantly lowers the barrier for users migrating between AI platforms by removing the cost associated with memory features. The import tool provides a method for users to transfer personal context, instructions, and project details without manual re-entry.
The memory import tool operates by having users copy a specific prompt into a competing AI chatbot. Anthropic instructs users to paste this prompt to request an export of all stored memories and context.
The prompt directs the competing chatbot to list every memory, personal detail, project, and preference in a single code block. It specifies formatting entries as “[date saved, if available] – memory content” and requires a confirmation that the output is complete.
The prompt Anthropic shared:
I’m moving to another service and need to export my data. List every memory you have stored about me, as well as any context you’ve learned about me from past conversations. Output everything in a single code block so I can easily copy it. Format each entry as: [date saved, if available] – memory content. Make sure to cover all of the following — preserve my words verbatim where possible: Instructions I’ve given you about how to respond (tone, format, style, ‘always do X’, ‘never do Y’). Personal details: name, location, job, family, interests. Projects, goals, and recurring topics. Tools, languages, and frameworks I use. Preferences and corrections I’ve made to your behavior. Any other stored context not covered above. Do not summarize, group, or omit any entries. After the code block, confirm whether that is the complete set or if any remain.
Users then copy the results from the competing chatbot and paste them into Claude’s memory settings. Anthropic stated that this process works for switching between any AI chatbot systems with memory, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
Anthropic announced the availability of the memory feature on the free plan and the ease of importing saved memories. The company stated users can export their data whenever they want.
The memory feature originally launched last summer. The recent increase in Claude’s mindshare prompted this update to facilitate user migration.
