Compact Context Proactively

Don't wait until Claude starts forgetting things. Compact when you:

Finish a logical unit of work - After implementing a feature or fixing a bug, compact before moving on.
Switch tasks - Context from the previous task adds noise. Clear it.
Notice high token usage - Check the status bar. If you're getting high, compact.

Usage

/compact

You can also provide a summary focus to guide what gets preserved:

/compact focus on the authentication changes

This helps Claude retain the most relevant context while freeing up space.