Task list not updated after auto-compact context recovery
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 31, 2026 by fergidotcom Closed Apr 3, 2026
Description
After auto-compact (context window compression), tasks created earlier in the conversation retain their pre-compaction status. The session summary correctly captures that all work was completed and deployed, but the task list still shows tasks as in_progress and pending.
Steps to Reproduce
- Create tasks for a multi-step workflow
- Complete all tasks over the course of a long session
- Hit context limits triggering auto-compact
- Session recovers with accurate summary of completed work
- Task list still shows old statuses (1 done, 1 in_progress, 3 pending) despite all work being finished
Expected Behavior
Tasks should reflect their actual completion state after auto-compact recovery, consistent with the session summary.
Actual Behavior
Tasks freeze at their pre-compaction status. The assistant's text output correctly states the work is done, but the task list contradicts it — confusing for the user.
Environment
- Claude Code CLI (Mac)
- Model: claude-opus-4-6
- Trigger: auto-compact during long session (~11 min bake time noted)
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