How does Alma know what to remember?

Alma extracts facts, preferences and decisions automatically from every chat using a dedicated extraction step. You do not have to tell it "remember this" — important context is captured in the background and you can review or edit any memory at any time.

Where does the AI use my memory?

Everywhere your Alma account reaches: the web app at alma.olivares.ai, the VSCode extension and any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code). One memory, every tool — no re-explaining your project on each one.

Is my memory data private?

Yes. Alma is GDPR compliant. You can export everything (JSON, PDF, DOCX, XLSX), edit any memory, and delete your account and all data at any time. We never sell or share your data.

Do I have to pay to start?

No. Alma plans start at $14/month (Starter) with full chat and complete Soul Engine access.

AI That Remembers Your Conversations

April 2026 · 5 min read · Product

Alma is a persistent memory layer that automatically extracts and stores facts, preferences and decisions from your AI conversations and re-injects them as context next time. The AI knows who you are before you say a word — and the same memory works across the web app, VSCode extension and any MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop or Cursor.

You have had this experience: you explain your project to an AI, have a productive conversation, then come back the next day in a different tool and the context is gone. ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all remember you now — but only inside their own walls, shallowly, with no way to take it with you. Alma changes this.

How is Alma different from other AI chat tools?

Alma is a persistent memory layer for AI. When you chat with Alma, it automatically extracts and saves important information: your preferences, facts about you, decisions you have made, projects you are working on. The next time you start a conversation, Alma assembles relevant context from your memory and injects it into the AI's system prompt. The AI knows who you are before you say a word.

What is the Soul Engine and why does it matter?

Beyond memory, Alma has a Soul Engine — a structured identity system where you configure how the AI should behave with you. Not a single system prompt, but organized blocks: identity, personality, expertise, communication style, rules, and context. These blocks are versioned, editable, and persistent. Your AI develops a consistent personality that matches how you want to work.

Where can I use my Alma memory?

Use Alma as a web app at alma.olivares.ai, through the VSCode extension for coding, via the MCP server with Claude Desktop or Cursor, or through the JavaScript SDK and REST API for custom integrations. Your memory follows you across all these tools — same memories, same soul, same context.

Is my AI memory data private?

Your data is yours. Alma is GDPR compliant. You can export everything (JSON, PDF, DOCX, XLSX) at any time. Memories are encrypted, API keys use AES-256-GCM, and passwords are hashed with PBKDF2-SHA512. No data is sold or shared. You can delete your account and all data at any time.

How do I start using Alma for free?

Sign up at alma.olivares.ai. The Starter plan ($14/mo) includes unlimited memories on a $2 weekly AI budget, full chat access, and context assembly.

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