Claude Code Deletes Chat History After 30 Days by Default; One Config Line Keeps It for 10 Years

A developer warns that Claude Code permanently deletes session transcripts after 30 days by default, but users can extend retention (e.g., up to 10 years) by adding a single configuration line in settings.

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