Memory portability
thecontinuitylayer.com/glossary/memory-portabilityThe definition
Whether the owner can take what a system remembers out of it in a form another system can read, and bring memory in. Export and import are graded on the Scorecard and the memory-systems shelf; a W3C community group chartered in 2026 works on making agent memory portable across vendors.
The same words the glossary hub and the public data mirror carry; this page is the stable address for the term.
Related terms
- Agent
Software that uses tools to carry out tasks and workflows — not just replying, but acting: calling APIs, running steps, making changes. Distinct from a…
- Memory
The store of facts, preferences, and records a system keeps so it doesn’t start from nothing each time. What is stored — distinct from which stored facts are…
- The Owner
The human who holds authority over this project’s system. The Owner sets the mission, keeps reserved decisions, defines the scope and expiry of permission,…
Where it shows up on this site
- Memory portability · MapCan you take your memory from one AI to another
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