strategic-compact

Prevent context loss by triggering manual context compaction at logical workflow intervals, such as after finalizing a plan or reaching a milestone, rather than relying on arbitrary auto-compaction.

Strategic context compaction is the practice of manually clearing context at opportune moments to preserve essential task information. Use it before execution phases to clear research notes and maintain a clean slate for development.

Configure context compaction prompts by integrating PreToolUse hooks for Edit and Write commands. The system tracks tool calls and prompts you for manual compaction after a configurable threshold is met or at periodic intervals thereafter.

Yes, you can manage token usage by setting a configurable threshold for tool calls. The system tracks your calls and suggests manual compaction once that threshold is met, continuing at periodic intervals thereafter.

Manual context compaction works better for complex features because it allows you to preserve context through task phases at logical intervals, whereas arbitrary auto-compaction might discard crucial information mid-task.

Threshold-based context compaction suggestions are limited by their reliance on tool call counts rather than semantic task completion. They trigger after a configurable threshold is met but may not align perfectly with actual workflow milestones.