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Claude Code handles massive conversations that can exceed LLM context limits. The compaction system intelligently summarizes old messages to free up tokens while preserving critical information.
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
services/compact/compact.ts | Core compaction logic |
services/compact/autoCompact.ts | Automatic compaction triggers |
services/compact/reactiveCompact.ts | Reactive/real-time compaction |
services/compact/snipCompact.ts | History snipping (HISTORY_SNIP) |
services/compact/compact.ts | Summary generation |
services/contextCollapse/ | Context collapse feature |
utils/context.ts | Context window calculations |
utils/tokens.ts | Token counting |
/compact)User explicitly triggers compaction:
Automatic compaction at thresholds:
Truncate history for very long sessions: