Forever Memoryâ„¢
Some things you never want the AI to forget. ekkOS gives them Forever Memoryâ„¢.
Never Forgotten, Never Decayed
Every memory item in ekkOS has a retention mode. Forever Memory™ means items that never decay or get pruned—always retrievable, always preserved.
Files, images, audio, patterns, and key insights are stored as Forever Memoryâ„¢ so you can always recall them, no matter how much time passes.
Three Levels of Memory Retention
Session Memory
EphemeralShort-term context that clears when you're done. Perfect for temporary context during active work sessions.
Standard Memory
Long-termLong-term knowledge that can gradually fade if irrelevant or unused. Subject to intelligent decay algorithms that preserve what matters.
Forever Memoryâ„¢
PermanentNever decayed, never pruned. Always preserved. Items stored as Forever Memoryâ„¢ skip all decay algorithms and remain accessible indefinitely.
Protected: Forever Memoryâ„¢ items are excluded from all retention maintenance, decay calculations, and pruning operations.
What Uses Forever Memoryâ„¢
These types of content are automatically stored as Forever Memoryâ„¢:
Multimodal Items
Images, audio files, and other media uploads are stored as Forever Memoryâ„¢ so you can always reference them.
Forged Patterns
Patterns you forge are Forever Memory™—they represent proven solutions you want to keep.
Core Semantic Knowledge
Key insights and important facts are preserved as Forever Memoryâ„¢ for long-term reference.
User Preferences
Your settings and preferences are Forever Memoryâ„¢ so your AI always knows how you work.
How Forever Memoryâ„¢ Works
1. Automatic Assignment
When you upload files, forge patterns, or save important insights, ekkOS automatically assigns them Forever Memoryâ„¢ retention.
2. Decay Exception
Items with retention_policy='forever' skip all decay algorithms. The system explicitly checks and returns a decay score of 1.0 (no decay) for Forever Memoryâ„¢ items.
3. Always Retrievable
Forever Memoryâ„¢ items are always included in search results and never pruned, even if they haven't been accessed in a long time.
4. Manual Upgrade
You can upgrade any memory item to Forever Memoryâ„¢ if you want to ensure it's never forgotten.
Memory Retention Comparison
| Retention Type | Duration | Decay | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Until session ends | Immediate | Temporary context |
| Standard | 30+ days | Gradual (if unused) | General knowledge |
| Foreverâ„¢ | Permanent | Never | Files, patterns, key insights |
Ready to Experience Forever Memoryâ„¢?
Start using ekkOS and see how Forever Memoryâ„¢ preserves what matters most.