> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gooseworks.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Memory

> How Goose remembers context across sessions

**Memory** is what makes Goose a persistent coworker instead of a stateless chatbot. Goose remembers important context across conversations so it can build on past work.

## How memory works

As you work with Goose, it picks up on important details — your projects, your team's preferences, key decisions, competitors, past research findings — and stores them in memory. The next time you start a chat, Goose already has that context.

Memory is stored as structured files in your workspace:

* **MEMORY.md** — Long-term learnings and key facts
* **Daily session logs** — Summaries of what happened each day
* **USER.md** — Information about you and your preferences
* **COMPANY.md** — Your business context (industry, product, target market, etc.)

## What gets remembered

Goose stores things like:

* Key facts about your business, products, and goals
* Research findings and competitive intelligence
* Your preferences and working style
* Decisions made in past sessions
* Project context and team workflows

## Updating memory

Goose may propose memory updates during a conversation — for example, after learning something important about your business. These proposals are shown to you for approval before being saved.

You can also ask Goose to remember specific things: *"Remember that we use Linear for task tracking and deploy to Vercel every Friday."*

## Identity

Your agent also has an **identity** — a name, avatar, and personality. This shapes how Goose communicates. You can customize your agent's identity in Settings.