# Pause

> Pause Mem0 memory capture on this machine. Use when the user wants to stop memories being recorded, for example for private work or experiments.

- Skill: `mem0ai/pause` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mem0ai/pause`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mem0ai/pause/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: mem0ai (https://skillmd.com/u/mem0ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mem0ai/pause

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# Pause memory capture

To pause (hooks stop capturing and sending session content; a minimal
anonymous telemetry ping still fires at session start unless
`MEM0_TELEMETRY=false`):

```bash
python3 "${KIMI_PLUGIN_ROOT}/core/memory_cli.py" --harness "kimi"  pause
```

Confirm the new state back to the user, and remind them that already-created
memories still exist and remain searchable. Pending unsent packets are held
while paused, not expired, and are delivered after resuming. To turn capture
back on, use `/mem0:resume`.