Session-Based Context
Only includes exchanges from the current conversation — unrelated threads never bleed in
Adjustable 0–15
A slider from 0 (no history) to 15 dialogue exchanges; the default is 3
Cost-Aware
More history = more tokens per request (1 credit ≈ 10,000 tokens)
Smart Compaction
At 6 or higher, older exchanges are automatically summarized to keep costs down
Adjusting Remember History
Open the sidebar and find Remember History under the Knowledge sub-menu (it’s also in your profile’s Conversation Preferences). The slider runs from 0 to 15 with named marks: None (0) · Default (3) · Conversation (6) · Research (12).
| Use case | Suggested setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quick, independent questions | 0–3 | Minimal context needed; cheapest |
| Everyday conversation | 3–6 | Good continuity at reasonable cost |
| Code development / writing | 6–10 | References earlier snippets, style, and decisions |
| Complex research or analysis | 10–15 | Deep multi-step context; compaction keeps it affordable |
What it costs
Every exchange included in history adds its tokens to each new request. As a rough illustration: if each exchange averages 2,500 tokens, a setting of 8 adds ~20,000 history tokens to every prompt — about 2 credits before your new question is even counted. Three habits keep costs in check:- Match the setting to the task — high for deep work, low for quick questions.
- Start a new conversation when the topic changes — unrelated history is pure waste.
- Store lasting preferences in User Memory instead of repeating them in chat — memory parameters cost almost nothing compared to carried history.
Smart history compaction
When Remember History is 6 or higher, Pria automatically compacts older history instead of sending it word-for-word:- Your 3 most recent exchanges are always included verbatim — full detail on what you just discussed.
- Older exchanges are summarized into a concise context block that preserves key topics and decisions at a fraction of the tokens.
- Summaries are reused between requests in the same conversation, so follow-ups don’t pay to re-summarize the same history.
- If compaction is ever unavailable, your full history is used instead — nothing breaks.
Boundaries
- Each conversation keeps its own history — starting a new conversation starts a clean context.
- Assistants don’t share history — switching assistants switches threads.
- History is distinct from User Memory — history is the recent back-and-forth; User Memory is the durable facts Pria keeps about you across all conversations.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pria forgets what you said a few turns ago | Setting too low, or you started a new conversation | Raise Remember History |
| Token usage feels high for simple questions | Setting too high for the task | Lower the slider, or start a fresh conversation per topic |
| Pria references an unrelated earlier topic | Long mixed-topic conversation | Start a new conversation for the new topic |
| Pria keeps asking for your role / preferences | Those belong in long-term memory, not history | Tell Pria to remember them — see User Memory |
Related
- Memory Systems — how the three memory types fit together
- User Memory — durable personal facts and preferences
- Shared Memory — team-wide knowledge for a Digital Twin
- Credit Optimization — more ways to stretch your credits