Claude Code auto-compacts while idle, before your prompt cache expires to save usage limits
JeremyNguyenPhD · x · 2026-10-09
Jeremy Nguyen highlights a useful Claude Code behavior: it compacts the conversation automatically while idle, timed before your prompt cache expires. This preserves cache hits and helps users stay within usage limits on long sessions.
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