[Bug] Context window depletes rapidly in plan mode with MAX model

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 24, 2025 by casimmvancouver Closed Dec 28, 2025

Bug Description
the context size has shrunk dramatically in practice compared to before. It is almost close to compact after 3-4 prompts in plan mode. And I'm on MAX. That is seriously unbearable, please address.

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: vscode
  • Version: 2.0.61
  • Feedback ID: 14e675ad-3d72-46a1-be99-a2347af5063d

Errors

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