recall is a simple app that helps you keep track of past conversations with Claude Code and Codex. It stores your chats and lets you review them later. This can save time when you want to remember what you talked about before or pick up where you left off.
The software works quietly in the background and quickly brings up previous dialogue when you need it. You don’t need to learn any special commands or use complicated tools.
This guide will walk you through downloading and running recall on a Windows computer. You won’t need any technical knowledge to get started.
Before installing recall, make sure your computer meets these basic requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster
- RAM: 4 GB or more
- Storage: At least 100 MB free space
- Internet connection: Required for downloading and initial setup
If your system is newer than this, recall will work smoothly.
Here is how to get recall up and running on your Windows PC.
Click the big button below to visit the download page for recall. This page has the latest version of the software ready to download.
Once there, look for a file named something like recall_setup.exe or recall_latest.exe. This is the installer you need.
After downloading the file:
- Find it in your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves files.
- Double-click the file to start the installation.
- A setup window will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Accept the license agreement.
- Choose the default install location or pick a folder you like.
- Click “Next” or “Install” as prompted.
- Wait for the install to complete. This usually takes less than a minute.
Once installation finishes:
- Look for the recall icon on your desktop or in the Start menu.
- Double-click the icon to open the app.
- The first time you open recall, it might ask for permission to store data on your device. Agree to this so it can save your conversation history.
After launching recall, you can immediately start using it to save and view your past conversations.
- When chatting with Claude Code or Codex, recall automatically records the sessions.
- You can search for keywords or dates within recall to find past chats.
- The interface shows conversations in clear, readable text.
- You can organize chats by tags or topics you create yourself.
- Use the export feature to save conversations as text files if you want a backup.
There is no need to open recall separately during a conversation. It runs in the background and pops up when you ask it to recall a chat.
recall lets you adjust a few options to fit your needs:
- Storage Location: Choose where recall saves data on your computer.
- Privacy Settings: Control what data recall keeps and for how long.
- Notification Preferences: Turn pop-up alerts on or off when recall finds past chats.
- Backup Options: Set automatic backups of your conversation history.
To change these:
- Click the gear icon in the top right corner of recall.
- Select the option you want to update.
- Save your changes before exiting.
Here are common issues and how to fix them:
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recall won’t open:
Restart your computer and try again. Make sure you installed the program using administrator rights. -
No past conversations show up:
Check your internet connection and confirm recall has permission to save data. Try restarting the app. -
Installation fails or shows an error:
Make sure you have enough disk space and that your Windows is up to date. Disable antivirus temporarily and try installing again. -
Search doesn’t find expected chats:
Confirm you spelled keywords correctly. Check the date range filters.
If problems continue, look for help in the GitHub issues section or user forums.
recall stores your chat history locally on your computer. It does not send your data to external servers. This keeps your conversations private and secure.
The app uses simple encryption and stores data in a folder that only you can access by default.
You can clear your conversation history anytime through the settings menu.
If you want to learn more about recall features:
- Visit the GitHub page to read detailed guides and updates.
- Check the Issues tab for solutions others have found.
- Use the README file on the GitHub if you want technical details or development notes.
Finally, here is the download link once again. Use it to get the full installer and set up recall in minutes.