Which tool calls trigger the suggestion monitoring?

By default, the skill monitors 'Edit' and 'Write' tool calls, as these typically represent significant progress in a development workflow.

How is this different from Claude's built-in auto-compaction?

Built-in auto-compaction triggers at arbitrary token limits, which can happen mid-operation. This skill suggests manual compaction at logical task boundaries to ensure you don't lose critical context.

Does this skill execute the /compact command automatically?

No, it is designed to be non-intrusive. It provides a reminder at strategic points, but you maintain full control over when to trigger the compaction.

Can I change when the suggestion appears?

Yes, the suggestion frequency is fully configurable via the COMPACT_THRESHOLD environment variable, allowing you to set the specific number of tool calls.

Strategic Context Compact

Name: Strategic Context Compact
Author: XD3an

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Productivity & Workflow

Optimizes Claude Code session performance by suggesting manual context compaction at logical task boundaries instead of arbitrary intervals.

Strategic Context Compact is a workflow optimization skill designed to manage the token window of Claude Code sessions intelligently. Rather than relying on automatic compaction—which often triggers mid-task and can cause the loss of critical implementation details—this skill monitors tool usage and suggests manual compaction at strategic milestones. By prompting users after research phases, debugging sessions, or major architectural shifts, it ensures that Claude maintains a clean, high-relevance context without losing the logic necessary for the current task phase.

Key Features

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02Threshold-based tool call tracking for precise context monitoring

03Configurable call thresholds to match specific project scales

04Preserves logical boundaries by encouraging manual control over history

05Periodic reminders to prevent session bloat during long-running tasks

06PreToolUse hooks for seamless integration with Edit and Write operations

Use Cases

01Refreshing the context window after an intensive debugging session to start a new feature fresh

02Clearing research and exploration noise after finalizing a technical implementation plan

03Maintaining peak LLM performance during complex, multi-step code refactoring projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add xd3an/cc-plus strategic-compact

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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