context-mode
Hold bulky tool results outside the prompt and retrieve only the needed pieces.
Browse category →Workflow problem
Manage Claude Code context pressure
Large logs, long conversations and repeated tool output can consume context before the task is finished.
The problem
Large logs, long conversations and repeated tool output can consume context before the task is finished.
Native approach
Run `/context` to inspect context use and `/compact` to summarize the conversation when needed. Keep durable project decisions in files so they survive compaction.
Official Claude Code documentation ↗Tools to consider
Trim bulky outputs and keep only task-relevant facts; compression can discard details you later need.
headroom
Trim verbose tool output before it consumes an agent's context window.
Browse category →planning-with-files
Keep a durable task plan in files that survives context clearing and session restarts.
Browse category →FAQ
Does `/compact` erase files?
No. It summarizes conversation context; project files remain on disk.
Should I save decisions before compacting?
Yes. Put critical constraints and next steps in files.