Cmd. /recap
Shows a short recap of the conversation. It serves a different purpose from context compaction.
Written and reviewed by Eric Han · Co-founder & CTO, reopt
Key takeaways
- Generate a one-line session summary.
- Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.
Purpose
Generate a one-line session summary.
/recapAvailability
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Input surface | Running CLI prompt |
| Kind | Built-in |
| Status | Current reference |
| Aliases | — |
| Documented minimum | Not specified |
| Reviewed against | 2026-10-23 · Claude Code 2.1.308 |
The installed command menu and account or organization settings determine availability.
Examples
/recapEffects and persistence
Shows a short recap of the conversation. It serves a different purpose from context compaction.
Cautions
A recap helps you reorient; it does not replace reviewing the actual diff and outstanding test failures. From v2.1.284, /recap declines with a short notice when it arrives relayed from a chat thread, a routine, or a webhook; typed in the terminal, the Claude apps, Remote Control, -p, or an SDK host, it runs as before.