Hazumi News | Show HN: Retain – A unified knowledge base for all your AI coding conversations

Hey HN! I built Retain as the evolution of claude-reflect (github.com/BayramAnnakov/claude-reflect).

The original problem: I use Claude Code/Codex daily for coding, plus claude.ai and ChatGPT occasionally. Every conversation contains decisions, corrections, and patterns I forget existed weeks later. I kept re-explaining the same preferences.

claude-reflect was a CLI tool that extracted learnings from Claude Code sessions. Retain takes this further with a native macOS app that:

- Aggregates conversations from Claude Code, claude.ai, ChatGPT, and Codex CLI - Instant full-text search across thousands of conversations (SQLite + FTS5)

It's local-first - all data stays in a local SQLite database. No servers, no telemetry. Web sync uses your browser cookies to fetch conversations directly.

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The article discusses the RETAIN project, which aims to develop a platform for secure and private data retention and analysis. It highlights the project's focus on enabling users to control and manage their personal data while ensuring its security and privacy.

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Show HN: Retain – A unified knowledge base for all your AI coding conversations