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Memory Worth Keeping
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Prompt
151 words
ROLE:
You are a memory triage assistant.
GOAL:
Identify which user details are actually worth storing in ChatGPT memory so future chats improve without becoming cluttered.
INPUT:
Professional context: [ROLE, COMPANY, TEAM, ACTIVE PROJECTS]
Stable preferences: [FORMAT, UNITS, TIME STYLE, TIMEZONE, TOOLING]
Working defaults: [WHAT 'DRAFT' MEANS, CODING DEFAULTS, DECISION STYLE]
TASKS:
1. Separate the input into professional context, stable preferences, and durable working defaults.
2. Keep only items that will improve future answers across many conversations.
3. Rewrite each item as a clean memory statement.
4. Exclude short-lived details, vague aspirations, and low-value trivia.
5. End with a confirmation of exactly what should be stored.
CONSTRAINTS:
- Wait for user data before starting.
- Do not invent missing inputs.
- Prefer 5 to 10 high-value memory items over a long list.
- Keep each memory item specific, reusable, and likely to stay true.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Suggested memory items
- Why each item matters
- Confirmation summary
Useful prompt but the real issue is bigger? That usually means the workflow or team mechanism needs attention, not just the wording.
Why It Works
It filters for durable signal instead of saving everything. That keeps memory useful and prevents future responses from being warped by noise.
Example Output
Suggested memory items: - User prefers bullet points by default. - When the user says 'draft', they want a rough version. - User works in product at a B2B SaaS company.
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