Microsoft tests Context Vault, a new AI memory for Windows
Microsoft is testing a new AI memory called Context Vault as part of Project Pantheon. The app lets users manually save websites, files, texts, screenshots, audio and video. These items, called "Memories", can be organized into collections and searched through AI. Unlike the earlier Recall feature, Context Vault only stores content that users consciously add, which may ease privacy concerns.
Key points
- Microsoft tests Context Vault, a manual AI memory for Windows
- Users can save websites, files, audio, video and search them via AI
- The app runs on standard PCs and may integrate into File Explorer and clipboard
The application is built on the Context IO platform and is currently being trialed in Windows. Microsoft plans to embed it directly into File Explorer, the clipboard, the sharing dialog and "Click to Do", so adding content could be done with a few clicks. The tested version does not require an NPU, meaning it can run on traditional PCs.
The feature remains experimental and it is unclear whether it will become a standard Windows component. No official release date has been announced, and Microsoft has not confirmed a timeline for broader availability.
Microsoft Secretly Tests New AI Memory as Recall Alternative
techbook-magazine.com · 1 November 2026
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