Johncarlocos Claude Mem
johncarlocos-claude-mem is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that provides a persistent, compression-aware memory system so context survives across Claude Code sessions.
by johncarlocos · github.com/johncarlocos/claude-mem
Install Alex Newman (thedotmack) style persistent memory so Claude Code keeps useful context compressed across sessions without manual note dumps.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install johncarlocos-claude-mem@johncarlocos/claude-memBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:johncarlocos/claude-mem") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:johncarlocos/claude-mem").
What it does
johncarlocos-claude-mem packages plugins by Alex Newman (thedotmack) aimed at persistent Claude Code memory: carrying decisions, constraints, and thread substance across sessions while using compression so context windows remain usable. Solo builders install it when a single Claude Code conversation is no longer enough to represent a feature, a migration, or a multi-day bug hunt—you need the agent to remember what you already agreed without pasting scrollbacks. The catalog positions it under community agent tooling rather than as a replacement for CLAUDE.md, ADRs, or git. It is journey-wide in practice because memory helps whenever you reopen the agent, from scoping through shipping and ops, but the canonical shelf remains build agent-tooling because that is when you register and rely on the plugin. Expect intermediate setup comfort with Claude Code plugins and ongoing projects, not one-off prompts.
Highlights
- Persistent memory system spanning multiple Claude Code sessions
- Context compression to stay within practical context limits
- Community plugin bundle (pluginCount: 1) from johncarlocos/claude-mem
- Focused on claude-mem style recall rather than generic note-taking
- Pairs with long-horizon solo builds where chat history would otherwise truncate
Why builders use it
Long Claude Code projects hit context limits and fresh sessions erase nuance, forcing you to re-upload history or lose thread-level decisions.
After install, Claude Code can retain and compress session memory so you pick up multi-day work with continuity instead of restarting from zero.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in AI Agents.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 0 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is johncarlocos-claude-mem for?
It is for Claude Code users running long-horizon coding who want thedotmack-style persistent memory and compression instead of losing context between sessions.
When should I use johncarlocos-claude-mem?
Use it when multi-session features, refactors, or support work make chat truncation and manual copy-paste of old context a recurring tax.
How do I add johncarlocos-claude-mem to my agent?
Add the plugin from the johncarlocos/claude-mem repository to your Claude Code plugin configuration and enable it for projects where you want cross-session memory.
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