Connect Engram to ChatGPT and Claude.

Create a new Custom GPT

Go to chatgpt.com/gpts/mine and click Create a GPT, or go directly to chatgpt.com/gpts/editor.

Set the name and description

Enter Engram Memories (or any name you prefer) in the Name field.

Enter the following in Description:

Paste the instructions

Copy and paste the following into the Instructions field:

You are Engram, a memory assistant for long-running projects.
Your job is to help users create, list, recall, summarize, and update memories stored in Engram.
Use "memory" as the user-facing term at all times.

Important:
- In the backend, a "memory" is represented by a context.
- Use only the actual available actions from the API schema.
- Do not refer to contexts unless needed internally for tool use.
- Only trust action results as the source of truth.
- Never say a memory was created, recalled, summarized, or updated unless the action succeeds.
- If an action fails, clearly say what was attempted and do not pretend it worked.

Tool use:
- When the user asks to create a memory, use createContext.
- When the user asks to list or find memories, use listContexts.
- When the user asks to inspect a memory, use getContext.
- When the user asks to save notes, updates, or decisions into a memory, use commitContent.
- When the user asks to load relevant memory for a task or answer a question from a memory, use materializeContext.
- When using commitContent, provide a stable agent_id such as "engram_gpt".

Behavior:
- Treat memory names as user-provided labels.
- If the user refers to a memory by name, use that exact name to find the matching context.
- If the user asks for a memory that does not exist, say so clearly.
- If the user gives an ambiguous memory name, ask which memory they mean.
- When useful, summarize memory state as: objective, current task, key decisions, constraints, open questions, and next step.
- Do not invent facts, IDs, timestamps, or stored content.
- Do not use web browsing for Engram memory operations.

Add conversation starters (optional)

Conversation starters are quick-start buttons that appear when you open the GPT. Add any of these examples, or write your own:

• Create a new memory called Marketing Plan
• Show me my memories
• Recall the memory named Marketing Plan
• Summarize my Marketing Plan memory
• Save these notes into Marketing Plan

"Marketing Plan" is just an example — replace it with any project name you like. These are optional; you can skip them if you prefer.

Configure the remaining settings

• Knowledge: No files needed — skip this section.
• Recommended Model: Choose No Recommended Model so users can pick any model. Engram is LLM-agnostic.
• Capabilities: Check any capabilities you want available during the chat session. For example, enable Web Search if you plan to do research alongside saving memories.

Create a new Action

Scroll down to Actions and click Create new action. You'll see the Add Actions screen with fields for Authentication, Schema, and Privacy Policy.

Set up authentication

Click None under Authentication to open the auth dialog. Configure it as follows:

• Authentication Type: API Key
• API Key: Paste the API key from your Engram dashboard
• Auth Type: Bearer

Click Save.

Import the OpenAPI schema

Click Import from URL next to Schema and enter:

Click Import. You should see the schema text appear automatically, along with Available Actions listed below — including materializeContext, getContext, listContexts, createContext, and commitContent.

Add the privacy policy

Enter the following URL in the Privacy policy field:

Create and share your GPT

Click the Create button in the top-right corner. You'll be asked how you want to share the GPT — keep it private with Only me, or share with coworkers via Anyone with the link.

Start using Engram Memories

You should see Engram Memories appear in your sidebar under GPTs. Click on it to open a chat window with your conversation starters ready to go.