# Memory Any good chatbot probably needs to be able to save and work with information gathered from the user at some point. The memory API provided in CSML is one of the most important parts of the language. As you will see, some variables need to be stored in a long-term memory, while some variables are just temporary variables needed for local work. Some information is also provided by the context of the user and injected by the channel itself at the beginning of the conversation. In this chapter, we will see how to save and use various types of memories depending on your scenario. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.csml.dev/language/memory.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.