Agent Memory & State
How do I distinguish agent workflow state from conversation memory?
The core distinction is that agent workflow state is managed via Catalyst’s AI-native durable execution, while conversation memory is a separate, use case-specific asset. Catalyst’s durable execution reliably persists workflow state to survive crashes and enable deterministic replays, whereas conversation memory may be transient or stored externally to match its specific operational needs. Misplacing conversation memory into durable execution can break replay consistency for deterministic agent workflows.
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