[FEATURE] configurable /compact after idle time

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Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 26, 2026

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Problem Statement

I work with multiple dockered claude_code instances on work spaces. I sometimes forget and then compact can sometimes occur mid session. I have to wait and have no influence on the effect.

Proposed Solution

Can /compact with or without a pre-configured hint be scheduled for certain token tiers after a certain (configurable) amount of idle time?
If I don't look at the screen for 30s, then I want it compressed if to preserve tokens if it's really needed, not mid-session.
If I don't look at the screen for 5 min, then I really don't care and want it compressed anyway.
I may care in general about what gets compressed.
Below a certain amount of tokens it is not required (as already implemented).
There should be an easy way to disable, in case I care but need to walk away.

Alternative Solutions

Keep doing it manually :-(

Priority

Low - Nice to have

Feature Category

Configuration and settings

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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