[FEATURE] "Compact context" option as alternative to "Clear context" for plan approval
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jan 27, 2026 by iprevail-io Closed Feb 28, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
When approving a plan with "Yes, clear context and auto-accept edits", the conversation history is completely cleared. This loses valuable context about:
- Why the changes were initiated in the first place
- The discussion and reasoning that led to the current plan
- Trade-offs that were considered and decisions made
This makes iterative development harder — if you need to make follow-up changes or adjustments, you've lost the "why" behind the original work.
Proposed Solution
Add a new option (or replace the existing one):
"Yes, compact context and auto-accept edits"
This would:
- Retain a summarized/compacted version of the conversation context
- Preserve the reasoning behind why changes were started
- Still auto-accept edits for faster iteration
- Allow meaningful follow-up questions and iterative changes
Alternative Solutions
- Could be a replacement for "Yes, clear context and auto-accept edits" rather than an additional option
- Could offer configurable compaction levels
Priority
High - Significant impact on productivity
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
When working on a feature iteratively:
- Discuss requirements and approach with Claude
- Approve a plan
- Realize a small adjustment is needed
- Currently: Context is gone, need to re-explain everything
- With this feature: Context is preserved (compacted), can continue naturally
Additional Context
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