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[General] "Please add a /compact command and display the current context length.

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**Category:** General

"Please add a /compact command and display the current context length. Otherwise, the context will explode and token consumption will skyrocket."

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.1 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 4 |

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Research direction

Start in the app's /chat experience and trace how chat context is represented and how commands are handled. Done means users can invoke /compact and see the current context length, with behavior verified in the chat flow.

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Assessment

Domain
ai, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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