# 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: `{}`)

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

## 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(),
})
```

## Related

- [Memory](https://mastra.ai/docs/memory/overview)
- [Request Context](https://mastra.ai/docs/server/request-context)