total-recall
Memory preservation for Claude Code sessions. Use when approaching token limits, needing to /reset or /compact, switching between complex tasks, or preserving critical session state before context loss. Creates comprehensive memory dumps at /tmp/total-recall containing current state, decisions, artifacts, and next steps for seamless context restoration.
Best use case
total-recall is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Memory preservation for Claude Code sessions. Use when approaching token limits, needing to /reset or /compact, switching between complex tasks, or preserving critical session state before context loss. Creates comprehensive memory dumps at /tmp/total-recall containing current state, decisions, artifacts, and next steps for seamless context restoration.
Teams using total-recall should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/total-recall/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How total-recall Compares
| Feature / Agent | total-recall | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Memory preservation for Claude Code sessions. Use when approaching token limits, needing to /reset or /compact, switching between complex tasks, or preserving critical session state before context loss. Creates comprehensive memory dumps at /tmp/total-recall containing current state, decisions, artifacts, and next steps for seamless context restoration.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Total Recall - Context Preservation for Claude Code ## Quick Start When you need to preserve session context before `/reset` or `/compact`: ```bash # Save current session context /total-recall ``` This creates a memory dump at `/tmp/total-recall` containing: - Current work state and project context - Key decisions and rationale - Generated files and artifacts with paths - Next steps and action items - Important technical notes and constraints ## When to Use Use this skill when: - Approaching token limits (`Context left until auto-compact: 0%`) - Need to `/reset` but can't afford to lose state - Switching between multiple complex tasks - Building up conversation history debt - Working on multi-step tasks with critical state
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