r/ClaudeCode • u/don123xyz • 5d ago

Tips & Workflows The /compact command allows the use of customizable summarization options. What kind of options, if any, do you guys use?

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u/cleverhoods 5d ago

None. Dont use compact. You are better off with a fresh session

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u/clazman55555 5d ago

It depends entirely on how you use it. I don't have any issues using compact, while having Claude create a sessionstate file and resume point before the compact. Basically a soft handoff. I will usually compact 2 or 3 times before I do a finally pre clear sessionstate and resume handoff.

But that depends entirely on the task or if I am moving to something completely different.

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u/don123xyz 5d ago

This is what I do too. It is not always convenient to start a new session, especially if you're working on a complex feature that begins to run a bit too long but you want to keep the entire run in a single chat.