/autocompact

What /autocompact does

Sets the auto-compact window, defining how full the context window gets before Claude Code automatically compacts it. You can specify a size or use "auto" for model-tuned settings. The value is saved to user settings and applied to the current session.

Syntax

/autocompact

Quick drill

Three cards from the /cards deck. Open each to check your answer.

1. Which command sets the auto-compact window size for automatic context compaction?

   • Manually compacts the context window.
   • Displays current context window usage.
   • Disables automatic context compaction.
   • Sets auto-compact window size.
   Show answer

   /autocompact: Sets auto-compact window size.

2. Which command spawns a cloud session to automatically fix PR issues from CI or reviews?

   • Spawns session to autofix PR issues.
   • Manually applies PR review comments.
   • Creates a new pull request.
   • Generates a CI/CD configuration.
   Show answer

   /autofix-pr: Spawns session to autofix PR issues.

3. Which command detaches the current session to run as a background agent?

   • Terminates the current session.
   • Forks the session into a new one.
   • Lists all active background agents.
   • Detaches session to run in background.
   Show answer

   /background: Detaches session to run in background.