# Copilot Memory has more controls for deletion, scope, and the Copilot CLI

> Source: <https://github.blog/changelog/2026-05-26-copilot-memory-has-more-controls-for-deletion-scope-and-the-copilot-cli>
> Published: 2026-05-26 21:05:28+00:00

Improvement

# Copilot Memory has more controls for deletion, scope, and the Copilot CLI

Copilot Memory now includes improved memory deletion, adds a repository-level off switch, and brings further memory controls into the Copilot CLI. Copilot Memory is in public preview and available to all paid Copilot plans.

[What’s changing](#whats-changing)

**Deletion guidance:** When you ask Copilot to forget something, it now points you to the right place to remove the memory and down-votes the memory where voting is available.**Repository-level off switch:** Repository admins can now disable Copilot Memory for a repository from the existing Copilot feature controls in repository settings. Repository-level facts will no longer be stored or read. Preexisting facts are not deleted. User-level preferences are unaffected.Use`/memory`

command in the Copilot CLI:`/memory on`

to enable Copilot Memory,`/memory off`

to disable it, and`/memory show`

to check its current status. Your choice persists across sessions.**Clearer scope at capture time:** The`store_memory`

permission prompt now explicitly states whether the entry will be a**user-level preference**(i.e., visible only to you, used in your sessions across repositories) or a** repository-level fact**(i.e., visible to all contributors on the repository).

[Managing memories](#managing-memories)

**Your user-level preferences:** Review or delete them in your personal[Copilot Memory settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot/memory).**Your repository’s facts:** Repository owners can review, delete, or turn off Copilot Memory for the repository under**Repository Settings > Copilot > Memory**.

Learn more about [managing stored memories](https://docs.github.com/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/copilot-memory#viewing-and-deleting-repository-level-facts-and-user-level-preferences).

[Share your feedback](#share-your-feedback)

For more information, see [About GitHub Copilot Memory](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/agents/copilot-memory).

We’re continuing to evolve Copilot Memory and plan to bring it to more features in the future. To share feedback or join the discussion, visit the [GitHub Community](https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/categories/announcements).