Context Management in AI

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Context Management

Handle context size limits

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# When hitting context limits:

# 1. Use /compact command
/compact
# Reduces context while preserving important info

# 2. Clear and start fresh
/clear
# Completely resets conversation

# 3. Use focused requests
# Instead of: "Fix all the issues"
# Use: "Fix the TypeScript error in auth.ts"

# 4. Break large tasks
# Split into smaller, focused sessions
๐Ÿ“Œ /compact preserves key context
๐Ÿ“Œ Break large tasks into steps
๐Ÿ“Œ Be specific to reduce context usage
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