[feature request] Configurable idle threshold for session recap auto-fire
Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened May 2, 2026 by lingualuminum Closed Jun 1, 2026
Summary
The session recap (away summary) feature is very useful when returning to a session, but the auto-fire idle threshold appears to be fixed (a few minutes) and not user-configurable.
Feature request
Add a configurable threshold so users can tune when auto-recap fires. e.g.:
awaySummaryIdleMinutesin settings.json (numeric, minutes)- or a
CLAUDE_CODE_AWAY_SUMMARY_IDLE_MINUTESenvironment variable
Use case
I find recap genuinely valuable for context restoration after pauses, but my workflow benefits from quicker firing during medium pauses (1-3 min), not only long idles. Currently I have to type /recap manually for short pauses, which works, but the auto-trigger is the right pattern; it just needs tuning.
Current behavior (verified)
- Toggle:
/config-> Session recap, orawaySummaryEnabled: falsein settings.json, orCLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_AWAY_SUMMARY=0 - Manual:
/recap - Threshold: not exposed
Environment
- Claude Code 2.1.126
- macOS 25.4.0 (Apple Silicon)
- language: ja
Thanks for the feature — it is a great addition to long working sessions.
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