Alex Newman contributor

Thedotmack

Install claude-mem so Claude Code compresses and reuses session context instead of losing thread every time you restart.

Overview

thedotmack (claude-memory) is a plugin marketplace for the Build phase that installs claude-mem persistent session memory and context compression for Claude Code.

What is this marketplace?

  • claude-mem plugin for persistent Claude Code memory across sessions
  • Context compression to reduce repeated preamble and stale re-reads
  • Marketplace id thedotmack bundling Alex Newman plugins
  • Plugin version 12.1.0 in the published manifest
  • Focused scope: memory system rather than full methodology or test MCP
  • Marketplace ships 1 plugin named claude-mem at version 12.1.0
  • Publisher metadata points to github.com/thedotmack/claude-mem
  • Plugin description emphasizes persistent memory and context compression across sessions

Compatible agents: Claude Code, any compatible agent

What problem does it solve?

Claude Code forgets prior session context, forcing you to re-upload state and wasting tokens on repeats.

Who is it for?

Solo builders who run long Claude Code sessions across days and want lightweight persistent memory without running a full codebase graph.

Skip if: Teams that need symbol-level repo graphs, formal plan review tooling, or compliance-grade memory audit trails out of the box.

What do I get? / Deliverables

After install, claude-mem persists and compresses cross-session context so you pick up work without rebuilding the entire narrative.

  • Installed claude-mem plugin (manifest version 12.1.0)
  • Cross-session memory retention for ongoing Claude Code work
  • Reduced need to manually replay project context each session

Plugins in this marketplace

1 plugin — install individually after you add the marketplace.

Recommended Marketplaces

Journey fit

Persistent memory plugins are catalogued under Build agent-tooling because that is when you configure how the agent retains state, even though benefits appear in every phase. Context compression across sessions is core agent infrastructure, not a ship-only test tool or launch SEO tactic.

How it compares

Session memory compression plugin, not Tessera-style SQLite graph methodology or TestDino QA MCP.

Common Questions / FAQ

Who is Thedotmack claude-memory for?

Indie developers using Claude Code who want persistent memory and context compression between sessions without a heavy methodology stack.

When should I use claude-mem?

Use it journey-wide whenever repeated session restarts erase decisions, conventions, and in-progress task state.

How do I add claude-memory to my agent?

Register the Alamator/claude-memory (Thedotmack) marketplace in Claude Code and install the claude-mem plugin from the bundled plugin path.

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