[FEATURE] compact conversation tool
Resolved 💬 8 comments Opened Oct 1, 2025 by villesau Closed Jan 18, 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
Long context window worsens the quality. I often make multi phased plans in which the past context could be distilled. I would want to instruct Claude code when (and how) to compact the conversation when moving on to the next phase.
Proposed Solution
Provide claude code tool that the plan can instruct claude to compact the conversation.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
High - Significant impact on productivity
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
- come up with a big plan, multiple phases
- the plan could instruct in the end of each phase (or beginning of the next one) to compact the conversation
- this could help claude to better stay on track.
Additional Context
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