Claude Historian
Search your conversation history before starting new work.
When to Use
I'm stuck, what have I tried before?
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Error with no obvious cause → get_error_solutions
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Trying different approaches → find_tool_patterns
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Working on familiar file → find_file_context
This might be solved already
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Before WebSearch → find_similar_queries
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Starting old project → list_recent_sessions
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Need design reasoning → search_plans
I need specific information
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General history search → search_conversations
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Session summary → extract_compact_summary
Best Practice
Check historian BEFORE:
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WebSearch (you may already know this)
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Asking clarifying questions (past context helps)
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Starting implementation (past approaches may apply)