# Agent.getMemory()

The `.getMemory()` method retrieves the memory system associated with an agent. This method is used to access the agent's memory capabilities for storing and retrieving information across conversations.

## Usage example

```typescript
await agent.getMemory();
```

## Parameters

**options?:** (`{ requestContext?: RequestContext }`): Optional configuration object containing request context. (Default: `{}`)

## Returns

**memory:** (`Promise<MastraMemory | undefined>`): A promise that resolves to the memory system configured for the agent, or undefined if no memory system is configured.

## Extended usage example

```typescript
await agent.getMemory({
  requestContext: new RequestContext(),
});
```

### Options parameters

**requestContext?:** (`RequestContext`): Request Context for dependency injection and contextual information. (Default: `new RequestContext()`)

## Related

- [Agent memory](https://mastra.ai/docs/agents/agent-memory)
- [Request Context](https://mastra.ai/docs/server/request-context)