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Agent Memory

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Orchestration & Workflow Terms →

Agent memory is the mechanism that lets an agent retain information across interactions, either within a session (short-term) or across sessions (long-term). Memory systems must be governed for data retention, access scope, and compliance.

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Questions

Common questions.

What is Agent Memory?

Agent memory is the mechanism that lets an agent retain information across interactions, either within a session (short-term) or across sessions (long-term).

How does Agent Memory work?

Memory systems must be governed for data retention, access scope, and compliance.

Which terms are related to Agent Memory?

Closely related concepts include Agentic Memory, Episodic Memory (Agent), Long-Term Memory (Agent), Semantic Memory (Agent). Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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