Question 1

How do I sync Claude Code settings to a new machine?

Accepted Answer

Install memoir-cli with 'npm install -g memoir-cli', run 'memoir push' on your old machine to back up Claude settings, then run 'memoir restore' on your new machine. memoir handles cross-platform path remapping automatically between Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Question 2

Can I translate ChatGPT custom instructions to Claude?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Run 'memoir migrate --from chatgpt --to claude' and memoir will use AI to translate your ChatGPT custom instructions into a properly formatted CLAUDE.md file. It rewrites the instructions to follow Claude's conventions, not just copy-paste.

Question 3

How do I backup Cursor settings between computers?

Accepted Answer

memoir automatically detects and backs up your Cursor settings, keybindings, and rules. Run 'memoir push' to save them to GitHub or the cloud, then 'memoir restore' on any other computer to get them back.

Question 4

Is memoir free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. memoir is free, open source, and MIT licensed. GitHub-based sync is completely free forever. Cloud sync offers a free tier with 3 backups, and Pro adds version history and more storage.

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