Memory

Memory is a product feature here

CoPaw is built for long-lived use, so memory and context management cannot stay hidden implementation details.

That affects how the product should be explained:

• users need to understand what persists;
• operators need to understand how context stays healthy over time;
• the system should make long sessions and recurring workflows feel manageable.

What "memory" means in practice

Depending on the workflow, memory can include:

• user preferences;
• recurring tasks;
• decisions and operating context;
• assistant history that becomes useful later.

Why compaction matters

Any long-running assistant eventually hits context limits. A workstation product should acknowledge that reality and give the user confidence that context is not simply collapsing into chaos.

Good website language should frame this as:

• long-lived use is expected;
• context needs active stewardship;
• CoPaw provides operating tools rather than pretending memory is magic.

The operational stance

For a builder, memory is an architecture topic.

For a CoPaw user, memory is also an experience topic:

• can I trust the assistant to carry forward useful context?
• can I keep it running without constant resets?
• can I understand how persistent behavior affects outcomes?

Documentation implication

The docs should not oversell memory as perfect recall. They should present it as a practical capability that gets stronger when paired with the Console, Skills, and disciplined operating patterns.