In plain English
A model has no memory. Software puts saved text back into the prompt. Keep recent turns, summarize older ones, and save lasting facts as small notes users can edit. State belongs to one run. Memory lasts across runs. Several agents can share a job, but handoffs must be complete.
- State
- The data of one run.
- Long-term memory
- Facts saved across sessions.
- Handoff
- The message one agent sends to another.
Picture it
Kinds of memory
Conversation
Recent turns in the prompt
Summary
Older turns, shortened
Long-term notes
Facts, events, skills