Context Management in AI
From the Claude Code cheat sheet · Troubleshooting · verified Jul 2026
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📌 /compact preserves key context
📌 Break large tasks into steps
📌 Be specific to reduce context usage
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