Claude Memory User Edits Guide

The Complete Guide to Claude's `memory_user_edits`

**The undocumented power tool for reliable AI memory**

Systematic testing proves: 62% fewer errors • Up to 100% accuracy improvement

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📖 Read the Full Guide Online

**[→ Visit the GitHub Pages site for the best reading experience](https://frmoretto.github.io/claude-memory-user-edits-guide/)**

This repository contains the source code. For optimal navigation, search, and formatting, please use the GitHub Pages version above.

**Alternative Formats:**

• Complete Guide (Single Markdown) — Full 2000+ line guide in one document
• PDF Version — For offline reading

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🎯 The Core Insight

**Memory edits work for FACTS, not BEHAVIORS.**

✅ Works	❌ Doesn't Work
"Backend stores 7KB per user"	"Always check docs first"
"Architecture: two-layer model"	"Prioritize architecture over details"

This one insight separates failed experiments from 62% error reduction.

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📊 Proven Results

From controlled testing with [5Levels](https://github.com/frmoretto/5levels) (48 documentation files, 35 database tables, 11 modules):

Metric	Improvement
Architectural errors	↓ 62% reduction
First-try accuracy	↑ 60% → 100%
Context rebuilding	↓ Zero needed
Steering required	↓ 3x less

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🚀 Quick Start