/autocompact[auto|<tokens>]

Sets how full the context window gets before automatic compaction, e.g. 500k; auto restores the model-tuned default. Saved to user settings and applied immediately.

Best use

Long task interrupted by frequent compaction: /autocompact 500k.

Used in these situations

• The conversation is long and Claude is slow or forgetful/context → /compact → /autocompact

Related commands · Conversation & context

• /clearStart a fresh conversation (the old one stays resumable)
• /compactSummarize a long conversation to free space
• /contextSee what is filling the context window
• /planGet a plan first; edits wait for your approval
• /resumeGo back to an earlier conversation
• /rewindUndo: roll code and conversation back
• /branchCreates a branch of the conversation at this point and switches into it; the original is preserved and reachable via /resume.
• /btwAsks a side question about the current session without adding it to the conversation.