Step-by-Step Guides
Master every feature of Memory Loom with these systematic walkthroughs.
Quick Start Guide
Get up and running in 5 minutes
Install the Extension
Click 'Add to Chrome' from the Chrome Web Store. The Memory Loom icon will appear in your browser toolbar.
Open the Side Panel
Click the Memory Loom icon in your toolbar, or right-click on any page and select 'Open Memory Loom'. The side panel opens on the right side of your browser.
Wait for AI Model
On first use, the semantic search AI model downloads (~30 seconds). You'll see a loading indicator. This only happens once - after that it's instant.
Save Your First Memory
Click the Bookmark button to save the current page, or click New to create a note. Your memory is now saved and searchable!
Try a Search
Type a natural language query in the search box, like 'how to configure authentication'. Memory Loom understands meaning, not just keywords.
Saving Content
Master all 6 ways to capture information
Save Current Page (Bookmark)
Click the Bookmark button in the side panel. Captures URL, title, and up to 20,000 characters of page content. Hero images are saved if Google Drive is connected.
Create a New Note
Click the New button to create a blank note. Use Markdown formatting for headers, lists, code blocks, and more. Perfect for ideas, meeting notes, or personal knowledge.
Save Selected Text
Select text on any webpage, then either: (1) Right-click and choose 'Save to Memory Loom', or (2) Press Ctrl+Shift+S (Cmd+Shift+S on Mac). The selection is saved with auto-generated title and source URL.
Paste from Clipboard
Click the Paste button to capture clipboard content. Works with text and images. Titles are auto-generated. Images become attachments if Google Drive is connected.
Upload Files
Click the Upload button to import files. Supports Markdown (.md) files imported as-is, PDF (.pdf) with text extraction, and Word (.docx) documents. Original files are kept as attachments with Google Drive.
Drag and Drop
Drag images, files (up to 10MB), or selected text directly onto a memory card to attach it. Drop images from web pages or files from your computer. Requires Google Drive for file storage.
Search & Q&A
Find anything instantly with AI-powered search
Basic Semantic Search
Type natural language in the search box. Memory Loom uses AI to understand meaning. 'authentication best practices' finds memories about OAuth, JWT, passwords, even if those exact words aren't used.
Filter by Tags
Click any tag on a memory to filter results. Only memories with that tag are shown. The tag filter appears above the search box.
Combined Search
Use tag filters with search for precise results. First click a tag to filter, then type a query. Results will have both the tag AND match your search.
Switch to Q&A Mode
Click the 'Q&A' tab at the top of the side panel. This mode is optimized for questions rather than browsing.
Ask Questions
Type a question like 'What is the API endpoint for users?' and press Enter. Memory Loom finds relevant memories and extracts the specific answer passage.
Verify Answers
Every answer shows its source memory. Click the link to see the full context. Answers come directly from your content - not AI-generated fabrications.
Workspaces
Separate your memories into distinct collections
Understand Workspaces
Workspaces are separate collections of memories. Each workspace is completely isolated - search only finds memories in the current workspace. Use them for Work, Personal, Projects, or Clients.
View Current Workspace
The current workspace name appears in the header dropdown. Click it to see all your workspaces.
Create a New Workspace
Click the workspace dropdown, then 'Manage Workspaces', then '+ New Workspace'. Enter a name, optionally choose an icon and color, then click Create.
Switch Workspaces
Click the workspace dropdown and select the workspace you want to switch to. Your memories will update to show only that workspace's content.
Move Memories Between Workspaces
Click the move icon (arrow) on any memory card. Select the destination workspace from the dropdown. The memory moves instantly.
Delete a Workspace
In Manage Workspaces, click the delete button on any workspace (except Default). All memories in that workspace will be deleted permanently.
Editing Memories
Edit, format, and manage your saved content
Enter Edit Mode
Click the edit button (pencil icon) on any memory, or select a memory and press Ctrl+E (Cmd+E on Mac). The rich text editor opens.
Edit Title and Content
Modify the title at the top. Edit content in the main area. The editor supports rich text formatting with a toolbar.
Use Markdown Formatting
Type Markdown directly: # Heading, **bold**, *italic*, `code`, ```code blocks```, - bullet lists, 1. numbered lists, [link](url). Formatting renders as you type.
Save Your Changes
Press Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on Mac) to save immediately. Content also auto-saves periodically. The memory's version number increments with each save.
Cancel Editing
Press Escape to exit edit mode without saving recent changes. Any auto-saved changes will persist.
View Memory Details
Expand a memory to see metadata: creation date, last updated, version number, view count, and source URL (if applicable).
Attachments
Attach and view files with your memories
Connect Google Drive
Attachments require Google Drive. Click the gear icon to open Settings, then connect your Google Drive account. Files are stored in your account only.
Attach Files
Drag and drop files onto any memory card. Supports images, PDFs, and other files up to 10MB each. Multiple files can be attached to a single memory.
Attach Images from Web
Drag images directly from web pages onto a memory. The image is downloaded and stored in your Google Drive.
View Attachments
Attached files appear as thumbnails on the memory card. Click any thumbnail to open the attachment viewer.
Navigate PDFs
In the attachment viewer, PDFs display with page navigation controls. Use the arrows or page input to move between pages.
Download Attachments
In the attachment viewer, click the download button to save the file locally. Click outside the viewer or press Escape to close.
Sync & Backup
Keep your data safe and synced across devices
Connect Google Drive
Open Settings (gear icon), find the Sync section, and click 'Connect Google Drive'. Sign in with your Google account and grant permission.
Automatic Sync
Once connected, sync happens automatically every 5 minutes. Your memories, workspaces, and attachments are backed up to your Google Drive.
Manual Sync
Force an immediate sync from Settings. Click the sync button to push local changes to Google Drive right away.
Sync Across Devices
Install Memory Loom on another device and connect the same Google Drive account. Your memories sync automatically.
Check Sync Status
Settings shows your last sync time and any sync errors. If sync fails, check your internet connection and try manual sync.
Disconnect Google Drive
To stop syncing, click 'Disconnect' in Settings. Local data remains intact. Reconnect anytime to resume syncing.
Advanced Features
Power user tips and hidden features
Related Memories
When viewing a memory, look for 'Related Memories' showing semantically similar content. This knowledge graph helps discover connections in your saved knowledge.
Open in Window
Open Settings and select 'Open in Window' to launch Memory Loom in a standalone popup. Resize and position it independently from your browser.
Sort Memories
Use the sort dropdown above the memory list. Options: Last Activity (default), Recently Created, Recently Updated, Recently Viewed, Most Viewed. Preference is remembered.
Categories
Memory Loom auto-generates categories based on content patterns. Similar memories are grouped together. Categories update as you add more content.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Shift+S (save selection), Ctrl+S (save in editor), Ctrl+E (toggle edit), Escape (close dialogs). Customize shortcuts at chrome://extensions/shortcuts.
Storage Management
Check storage usage in Settings. Local storage is limited (~5GB). Delete old memories or connect Google Drive for unlimited attachment storage.
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Install Memory Loom and start building your personal knowledge base today.