# memory

The `memory` buffer plugin provides a fast buffer implementation. It uses memory to store buffer chunks. When Fluentd is shut down, buffered logs that cannot be written quickly are deleted.

{% hint style="info" %}
In the following examples, it assumes pre-configured chunk keys by default with `<buffer>`. If you want to understand buffer behavior precisely, see [Buffer Section Configuration](/configuration/buffer-section.md) documentation.
{% endhint %}

## Parameters

* [Common Parameters](/configuration/plugin-common-parameters.md)
* [Buffer Section Configurations](/configuration/buffer-section.md)

`memory` plugin has no specific parameters.

## Example

```
<match pattern>
  <buffer>
    @type memory
  </buffer>
</match>
```

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