[Feature Request] Export Context Window Contents and Attention Weight Reports for Enhanced Debugging and Control

Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened Aug 27, 2025 by rbaekdev Closed Aug 28, 2025

Feature Description

I would like to request the ability to export/dump the current context window contents along with attention weight reporting to provide better visibility and control when using Claude Code.

Problem Statement

Currently, when working with Claude Code, there's limited visibility into:

  • What content is actively being held in the context window
  • How attention is being distributed across different parts of the context
  • How attention weights shift during conversation

This lack of transparency makes it challenging to:

  1. Debug unexpected behavior or responses
  2. Optimize prompts and code structure for better context utilization
  3. Understand when and why certain context might be "forgotten" in longer sessions

Proposed Solution

Add commands or options to:

  • Export the current context window contents to a file (e.g., /dump-context)
  • Generate attention weight reports showing how the model is prioritizing different parts of the context (e.g., /attention-report)

Use Cases

  • Debugging: Understanding why Claude Code might not be aware of certain code changes or previous instructions
  • Optimization: Structuring projects and prompts to maximize effective context usage
  • Learning: Helping users understand how context management works to write better prompts
  • Quality Assurance: Verifying that critical information remains in context during long coding sessions

Additional Context

This feature would be particularly valuable for complex projects where context management becomes crucial for maintaining coherent assistance across multiple files and extended coding sessions.

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