Claude Code quietly compacts context while idle, before the prompt cache expires
rms80 · x · 2026-10-13
A screenshot shared on X highlights a subtle but useful Claude Code behavior: "Compacted while idle, before the prompt cache expired" — the tool compacts your conversation automatically while you're away and before the prompt cache lapses, preserving context while keeping cache costs down.
Related event: Claude Code Adds Idle Auto-Compaction Before Cache Expiry(3 posts)→
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