Diagnose context window usage: A 2-minute guide
halluci_data · reddit · 2026-08-24
Addressing the frequent "context full" issue, the author provides a diagnostic workflow: 1. Use /context to break down system prompts, tools, MCP servers, and history. 2. Note that the baseline is 20k tokens before typing, with unused MCP servers potentially consuming 40k+. 3. Identify common hogs: forgotten MCP servers, bloated CLAUDE.md files, persistent sessions, and auto-loaded logs. 4. Distinguish when to use /compact versus starting a fresh session.
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