Help & Support

Everything you need to know about using Memory Nook to preserve and share your life stories.

🚀 Getting Started

1. Create Your First Topic

Go to the Interview page and create a topic like "My Childhood" or "Career Journey". Topics help organize your memories into meaningful chapters.

2. Start an Interview Session

Click "Interview" on your topic. Fill out the intake form with what you'd like to focus on, and our AI interviewer will ask thoughtful, personalized questions.

3. Save Your Sessions

After your interview, save it to your local vault for safekeeping. Your stories are encrypted and stored securely in your browser.

✨ Features

🎙️ AI Interviewer

Powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash. Asks contextual follow-up questions based on what you share.

🗣️ Voice Input & Output

Use your microphone to speak your answers. The interviewer can read questions aloud.

🔐 Local Vault

Your stories are encrypted with your passphrase and stored locally in your browser.

📱 Responsive Design

Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices so you can record memories anywhere.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data private?

Yes! Your interview sessions can be saved to a local encrypted vault in your browser. We use end-to-end encryption with your personal passphrase, meaning only you can access your stories.

What is "Free Talk" mode?

Free Talk lets you share memories without structured interview questions. Just speak freely about whatever's on your mind related to your topic.

How do I change my interviewer's voice?

When starting a new session, you'll see an "Interviewer voice" dropdown in the Session Setup. Choose from Male, Female, or No preference.

Can I edit a completed session?

Yes! Completed sessions appear in the "Completed" section of your Sessions list. Click "Edit" to review and continue adding to your story.

What happens when I "End session"?

Ending a session marks it as complete. It moves to the "Completed" section where you can still view, edit, save to vault, or use it to create a contribution.

⌨️ Tips & Shortcuts
Press Enter in answer boxSubmit answer
Click microphone buttonVoice input
Toggle "Speak interviewer"Audio on/off
Pause while speakingAuto-ready to send
📬 Need More Help?

If you have questions or run into issues, visit the Settings page to check your configuration, or reach out to our support team.