Breaking Down Barriers with Claude’s New Memory Feature
Meanwhile, Anthropic is making significant strides in the AI landscape.
The company has introduced a free memory feature and import tool for its AI chatbot, Claude.
This move aims to attract users from ChatGPT and Gemini, offering them a seamless transition to Claude.
For example, users can import their preferences and context from other AI services using a specially designed prompt.
This prompt instructs the AI to prepare a list of memories and context from past conversations, making it easily digestible by Claude.
How the Memory Import Tool Works
Additionally, the process of importing memories into Claude is straightforward.
Users can access the Memory section of Claude’s settings, enabling them to import their data.
Furthermore, the input box for the exported data allows users to add their information to Claude’s memory.
However, it’s worth noting that Claude has supported memory for paid plans since October 2025.
Nevertheless, the new feature now available for free users eliminates the need to sign up for a paid plan to move AI instructions and preferences to Claude.
Anthropic’s Competitive Strategy
Therefore, Anthropic’s decision to offer the memory feature for free is a strategic move to compete with ChatGPT.
Last month, the company took advantage of ChatGPT’s decision to display ads for free users, promising to keep Claude ad-free.
Moreover, Anthropic has added new features for free users, including options for compaction, creating files, using connectors, and accessing skills.
