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Cmd. /compact

Summarize the current conversation to free context.

Key takeaways

  • Summarize the current conversation to free context.
  • Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.

Purpose

Summarize the current conversation to free context.

/compact [instructions]

Availability

FieldValue
Input surfaceRunning CLI prompt
KindBuilt-in
StatusCurrent reference
Aliases—
Documented minimumNot specified
Reviewed against2026-09-22 · Claude Code 2.1.278

The installed command menu and account or organization settings determine availability.

Examples

/compact Preserve the migration decisions and failing test names

Effects and persistence

Replaces older conversation context with a summary. Identify decisions and constraints that must survive before compacting.

Cautions

Preserve essential decisions and constraints explicitly; a summary may omit details from earlier turns.

Official sources

  • Commands
  • Context Window#What Survives Compaction
  • Changelog.Md

Complete command list · Verification scope

Related docs

Cmd. /compact

Codex Command Master · Summarize a long conversation to free context.

Cmd. /export

Copy or save the current conversation as plain text.

Cmd. /release-notes

Displays selected release notes in the transcript without adding them to model conversation context.

Cmd. /new

Codex Command Master · Start a new conversation inside the current CLI session.

Cmd. /fork

Codex Command Master · Branch the current conversation into a new thread.

Cmd. /background

Detach the current session as a background agent (/bg).

Cmd. /context

Visualize context usage and heavy contributors.

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