Memory for Mac
Teach Viora controlled terms, preferences, and workflow guidance so repeated Mac voice work starts with clearer context.
By the Viora team - Last updated July 1, 2026.
Viora Memory helps Viora remember controlled preferences, terms, boundaries, and workflow guidance. The goal is simple: you should not need to repeat the same instructions every time you dictate, edit, ask, or run a small task.
What Memory can remember
Memory is useful when your work has repeated context.
| Memory type | Example |
|---|---|
| Terms | Product names, teammate names, acronyms, technical words |
| Preferences | Shorter replies, clearer structure, less formal tone |
| Boundaries | Words to avoid, formatting not to change, sensitive workflows |
| Workflow guidance | How you structure PRDs, support replies, handoffs, or code review notes |
Memory is related to Viora's personal dictionary, custom skills, and learned workflow guidance. It is not a hidden promise that Viora will always infer your intent correctly. You still review outputs.
How Memory works
Memory builds up over time as you use Viora. There is no separate setup step.
- You mention a preference in conversation. For example: "Always use shorter replies" or "My team name is Horizon."
- Viora stores the guidance. The preference, term, or boundary is saved to your memory profile.
- Viora applies it in future work. The next time you dictate, edit, or ask, Viora uses the stored guidance to produce output closer to how you work.
You can review, edit, and delete memory records through the Memory page in the Viora app. Memory is not a hidden process.
Memory vs personal dictionary
A personal dictionary is mostly about recognition. It helps Viora hear and spell the right words.
Memory is about repeated preference and workflow context. It helps Viora produce output closer to how you work.
| Area | Personal dictionary | Memory |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Recognize terms | Reuse guidance |
| Best for | Names, acronyms, product terms | Preferences, boundaries, repeated workflows |
| Typical scope | Word or phrase | Rule, habit, or process |
| Setup | Add terms manually | Builds from conversation or manual entry |
Free vs Pro
Long-term memory across sessions is a Pro feature. On the Free plan, Viora still uses the personal dictionary and session-level context, but memory records do not carry over between sessions.
| Area | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Personal dictionary | Yes | Yes |
| Session context | Yes | Yes |
| Long-term memory across sessions | No | Yes |
| Self-evolving skills | No | Yes |
Privacy and control
Memory needs clear boundaries. Viora is cloud-assisted, not fully offline. Viora's privacy materials say desktop task content may be processed through Viora backend systems when large-model processing is needed.
Viora public materials also say it does not sell user data and does not use voice, text, or User Content to train models. Supported memory records and related settings should be handled through product controls such as view, edit, disable, or delete where available.
FAQ
What is Viora Memory?
Viora Memory is Viora's memory-like guidance for controlled preferences, terms, habits, boundaries, and workflow instructions.
How is Memory different from a personal dictionary?
A personal dictionary helps Viora recognize names and terms. Memory is broader: it can include preferences, boundaries, and workflow guidance.
Can Memory be controlled?
Viora's public pages describe memory records and related settings as user-controllable where supported, including view, edit, disable, or delete controls.
Is Memory available on the Free plan?
Long-term memory across sessions is a Pro feature. Free plan users can still use the personal dictionary and session-level context.
Try Memory in Viora
Memory is most useful when paired with daily dictation, selected-text editing, and repeated writing patterns. If you work primarily on a Mac and want controlled terms or preferences available to Viora, start with the Mac app and review current plan details before relying on it for a workflow.
Related reading
- Voice Agent for Mac — the full voice workflow including write, edit, ask, and do
- Voice Dictation for macOS — how Viora turns speech into polished text
- What is Viora — a plain-language overview of the product
- Use cases for Viora
Keep exploring Viora features
Each feature page focuses on one workflow. Move across the set to understand how writing, editing, asking, agent work, and memory connect.
Plan the next step
Use these pages when you need examples, plan boundaries, or the broader resource hub before deciding how to use Viora.