The three tiers of memory
Every agent has three layers of memory, each serving a different purpose. Together, they ensure your agent always knows who it is, what it’s working on, and what you’ve discussed.
Identity files define who your agent is. Workspace files store what your agent is working on. Session storage captures every conversation you’ve had.
Persistence guarantees
Your agent’s memory is tied to the agent itself, not to any individual chat session. This means:- Starting a new chat does not reset memory. Your agent still has access to all workspace files and identity context.
- Scheduled tasks run with full access to the same workspace. A task that writes research notes at 2 AM is readable in your morning chat.
- Cross-device access works automatically. Sign in on another device and your full chat history is there.
The total workspace size limit is 50MB shared across all files in your agent’s workspace, including identity files, research notes, and databases.
How memory enables continuity
Memory is what turns Dialog from a stateless chatbot into a persistent research partner. Here are a few ways it shows up in practice:- Personalized responses - Your agent reads
USER.mdon every interaction, so it knows your role, industry, and preferences without you repeating them. - Ongoing research - The agent saves notes to the
research/directory. When you come back days later and ask a follow-up, it picks up where it left off. - Accumulated knowledge - Databases in the
databases/directory let your agent track trends over time, building a richer picture with each research run. - Task management -
TASKS.mdkeeps a running backlog, so your agent knows what’s been done and what’s still pending.
Identity Files
Your agent’s personality and context
Workspace Files
Persistent research, tasks, and data
Session Storage
Chat history and message persistence