Session Management

/clear - Reset conversation history

• Use case: When context becomes bloated or you need fresh start
• What it preserves: CLAUDE.md files, project configuration
• What it clears: All conversation history, temporary context
• Best practice: Use before starting new major features to avoid token bloat

/compact [focus_instructions] - Intelligent conversation summarization

• Basic usage: /compact - General summarization
• Advanced usage: /compact focus on database changes and API modifications
• Token savings: Typically reduces context by 60-80%
• When to use: When approaching token limits or switching context
• Example: /compact keep only the bug fixes and testing discussions

/cost - Detailed usage analytics

Output includes:

• Current session tokens (input/output breakdown)
• Total cost in USD (updated rates)
• Model usage distribution (Sonnet-4 vs Opus-4)
• Average cost per conversation
• Monthly spending trends

Configuration & Setup