Add context usage warning before auto-compact

Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Aug 13, 2025 by SDS-Mike Closed Aug 19, 2025

Feature Request: Context Usage Warning Before Auto-Compact

Problem: Users aren't warned before auto-compact happens, losing conversation context unexpectedly during long coding sessions.

Proposed Solution: Add a configurable warning when context usage reaches a specified threshold (e.g., 90%).

Use Case:

  • Long debugging sessions where conversation history is critical
  • Complex multi-step implementations where losing context breaks flow
  • Users who want to proactively use /memory before auto-compact

Suggested Implementation:

  • Setting: CLAUDE_CODE_CONTEXT_WARNING_THRESHOLD=0.9 (default 90%)
  • Display: "⚠️ Context 90% full - consider using /memory to save important info"
  • Optional: Show current context usage percentage in status

Benefits:

  • Prevents unexpected context loss
  • Encourages proactive memory usage
  • Improves user experience for power users

Alternative: Could also be implemented as a status indicator showing current context usage percentage.

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