strategic-compact

To prevent context drift in long-running AI sessions, use manual context compaction prompts triggered at strategic boundaries. A PreToolUse hook tracks tool usage and suggests compaction after crossing a configurable threshold, preserving essential planning data.

Manual context compaction is the process of summarizing and preserving essential research data before context limits are exceeded. It should be triggered at logical boundaries, such as transitioning from interactive exploration to implementation in multi-step workflows.

Configure compaction thresholds for multi-step AI workflows by setting the COMPACT_THRESHOLD variable to your preferred value. The skill uses a suggest-compact.sh script and persists a per-session counter to /tmp to trigger periodic reminders.

Yes, this context management skill works with interactive exploration workflows by using a PreToolUse hook to monitor tool usage. It specifically applies to exploration-to-implementation transitions where plan finalization matters.

Using a per-session counter for compaction reminders relies on a persistent file stored in /tmp, meaning reminders are tied to local session state. Thresholds require manual tuning to match specific project length and team workflow dynamics.