[Feature Request] Allow mid-session model/effort changes and context clearing for workflow automation

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.246
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 30, 2026

Bug Description
Let the current session to change model and effort as well as clearing the context. I use long running chain of skills in a workflow pattern. It would be great to let the workflow adjust the model and effort depending on complexity. Similarly there are points on my workflow where a fresh context would help, I suppose it is slightly trickier, as context.clear tool call should have next prompt as a parameter, but it simplifies such workflows greatly. I appreciate both can be confusing for some users, so why not place them behind an opt-in toggle? The more generic ask would be exposing an API for agent to manipulate running claude code sessions of course. Example is how herdr exposes such an API. What I am asking maybe done through that route, but native support in Claude Code would be simpler. Thank you.

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: iTerm.app
  • Version: 2.1.246
  • Feedback ID: 58ee09d4-cecb-41c1-b27c-cb58761596e2

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