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Overview

The memory details command retrieves the complete extended details for a memory, including any additional context, decision rationale, or documentation that was saved with --details or --details-file.

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Syntax

memory details <memory-id>

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Arguments

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memory-id
string
required
The memory ID or ID prefix. You can use the full ID or just the first 12 characters shown in search results.

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Examples

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View details using ID prefix

memory details a3f9c8d2e1b4
Output: 
Context:
We needed to improve user retention. Users reported frustration with frequent
logouts during their workflow.

Options considered:
- Option A: Keep 24h tokens, add refresh token flow
- Option B: Extend token expiry to 7 days
- Option C: Implement "remember me" checkbox

Decision:
Went with Option B (7-day tokens) for simplicity. Will monitor security implications.

Tradeoffs:
- Pro: Better UX, fewer complaints
- Pro: Simpler than refresh tokens
- Con: Longer window if token is compromised
- Con: Can't revoke as easily

Follow-up:
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Consider adding token revocation list if needed
- Re-evaluate in 3 months based on security metrics

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View details with full ID

memory details a3f9c8d2e1b4-7a8b-4c5d-9e0f-1g2h3i4j5k6l

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When memory has no extended details

memory details b2e4a6c8d0f1
Output: 
No details found for memory b2e4a6c8d0f1

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Finding Memory IDs

You get memory IDs from:
  1. Search results: Shows 12-char prefix 
    memory search "authentication"
# Look for: Details: available (use `memory details a3f9c8d2e1b4`)
  2. Save output: Shows ID when saving 
    memory save --title "Test" --what "Example"
# Output: Saved: Test (id: a3f9c8d2e1b4)

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Use Cases

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Review decision rationale

When you need to understand why a past decision was made: 
memory search "API versioning"
memory details c5e7f9a1b3d2

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Share context with team

Export decision details for documentation: 
memory details a3f9c8d2e1b4 > docs/decisions/jwt-expiry.md

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Retrieve bug fix notes

Get the full context of a past bug fix: 
memory search "null pointer auth" --project
memory details d6f8g0h2i4j6

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Output

The command outputs the raw details text exactly as it was saved. This typically includes:
  • Extended context and background
  • Structured decision documentation
  • Code examples or configuration samples
  • Links to related resources
  • Follow-up actions or TODOs
The format depends on what was saved with --details, --details-file, or --details-template.
When saving important decisions, use memory save --details-template to create well-structured details that are easy to retrieve and understand later.
If you only see “No details found”, the memory was saved without the --details or --details-file options. All the basic information is still available in search results.

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