[BUG] autoCompact
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 22, 2025 by jibundetukaerumoeero-cell Closed Dec 26, 2025
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
- Previously, I was able to complete all four steps without compression.
- Now, compression occurs on the first step.
- Model used (Opus 4.5)
As it stands now, I can't get any work done.
What Should Happen?
If it compresses too early, the output quality will be poor and work will not progress. Stop compressing too early.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a new Claude Code session with
claude-opus-4-5-20251101 - Run
/contextto check initial token usage
- System prompt: ~2.9k tokens
- System tools: ~15.3k tokens
- Total: ~18k tokens consumed before any user interaction
- Perform a multi-step coding task (e.g., reading files, editing, running builds)
- Observe that auto-compact triggers much earlier than expected
## Expected Behavior
- Previously, could complete 4-step workflows without hitting context limits
- System overhead should be minimal to maximize usable context
## Actual Behavior
- Auto-compact triggers during the first step
- ~9% of context (18k/200k) consumed by system before starting work
## Environment
- Claude Code version: [バージョン入れる -
claude --versionで確認] - Model: claude-opus-4-5-20251101
- OS: WSL2 (Linux 5.10.16.3-microsoft-standard-WSL2)
バージョン確認:
claude --version
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
v2.0.75
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Ubuntu/Debian Linux
Terminal/Shell
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
Additional Information
_No response_
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