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Total Recall: Open-Source Persistent Semantic Memory for AI Coding Assistants

Published 2026-04-10AI-Assisted DevelopmentMedium⭐ Timeline Candidate

Summary

A new open-source project called 'Total Recall' (github.com/strvmarv/total-recall) has been shared on Hacker News via a Show HN post. The tool aims to give AI coding assistants persistent, semantic memory — allowing them to retain and recall context across sessions rather than losing it when a conversation or task ends. This addresses a well-known limitation of current AI coding assistants, which typically operate within ephemeral context windows. The project appears to be a community/individua

Alignment: Reinforces current position
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