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Why Memory Matters

Without memory, agents respond to each message in isolation, which can lead to repetitive questions and an inability to maintain context. With memory, your agents can:

• Remember previous user inputs and their own responses
• Recall user preferences and personal details
• Reference past conversations when relevant
• Provide more personalized and contextual responses
• Maintain state across multiple interactions

Memory transforms a basic chatbot into an intelligent assistant that feels like it truly understands and remembers its users. This creates a more natural and engaging user experience, as users don't have to repeat themselves or provide the same information multiple times.