add-compact

To compact conversation history in Codex, use the built-in `/compact` command. This native feature automatically manages and shortens your active chat history without requiring any custom slash commands.

Yes, Codex features a built-in command for managing chat history length. You can utilize the native `/compact` command directly in your conversation to reduce context window size automatically.

No, you do not need to create a custom skill to compress chat history. You should use the existing `/compact` command instead of building redundant slash commands for conversation management.

The best way to implement custom conversation compaction logic is through code-based policy implementation. rather than creating custom compaction skills, you should define your specific history management rules directly in your code.

You should avoid building custom compaction slash commands because Codex already includes a native `/compact` command. Creating redundant skills for conversation management is unnecessary when built-in policy customization can handle it.