Three Rules to Drastically Improve Claude Code Performance
EXM7777 · x · 2026-08-28
Three rules to significantly boost Claude Code performance:
- Limit Context: Never exceed 400k tokens.
- Avoid Compacting: Never use compact; always /clear your session.
- Use Snapshots: Build a simple /snapshot skill to save progress and brief the model after clearing.
The author notes that compacting leads to a "mushy" understanding of tasks, while a clean clear plus a snapshot keeps the model sharp. Building this habit yields major improvements.
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