context

name	context
description	Efficient context state inspection, task lifecycle management, and session tracking
short_desc	/context state inspection and session tracking
keywords	["context state","CONTEXT_STATE","session tracking","task lifecycle","context size","/context","what's my context","context usage","current task state"]
model	haiku

Context Management Commands (Haiku)

Purpose: Efficient context state inspection, task lifecycle management, and session tracking.

Model: Haiku 4.5 (sub-second execution, token-efficient getter commands)

Token Cost: VERY LOW (getter commands, not full file reads)

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When to Invoke (Autonomous Suggestion)

Claude Code should proactively suggest /context commands when:

IF (user asks "what's the status?") → suggest /context status
IF (user seems lost) → suggest /context summary
IF (Claude context filled >60%) → suggest /context summary
IF (session >30 minutes) → suggest /context update
IF (switching tasks) → suggest /context pause
IF (completed milestone) → suggest /context complete

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Available Commands

1. Status Check (Most Used)

/context status

Returns single-line task status (~50 tokens).

2. Quick Summary

/context summary

Returns status + current work + blockers (~500 tokens).

3. Blockers Check

/context blockers

Returns just current blockers (~100 tokens).

4. Recent Activity Log

/context log [n]

Returns last N log entries (~150 tokens per 5 entries).

5. Context Size Check

/context size

Returns line count, token estimate, warns if >200 lines.

6. Pause Task

/context pause [optional-note]

Saves to TEMP_MEMORY_[task].md, resets to IDLE.

7. Resume Task

/context resume [taskname]

Restores from TEMP_MEMORY_[task].md.

8. Complete Task

/context complete [optional-note]

Archives to .claude/context/archive/, resets to IDLE.

9. Update Session Log

/context update "Message"

Adds timestamped entry to Session Log.

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Token Savings

Before (reading full CONTEXT_STATE.md):

• 3 status checks: 7,500 tokens
• 5 log reviews: 1,500 tokens
• 1 summary: 1,000 tokens
• Total: 10,000 tokens

After (using /context commands):

• 3 status checks: 150 tokens
• 5 log reviews: 500 tokens
• 1 summary: 500 tokens
• Total: 1,150 tokens
• Savings: 88%

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Rules for Claude Code

1. Always use getters first: Never read full CONTEXT_STATE.md
2. Update frequently: Run /context update after every 5-10 actions
3. Suggest appropriately: Offer relevant commands when user asks about status
4. Pause before switching: Always /context pause when switching tasks
5. Keep minimal: Target <80 lines for CONTEXT_STATE.md
6. Internal usage: Use /context status silently before expensive operations

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Supporting Files

• Examples: See examples/usage-patterns.md for common workflows

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Success Metrics

• ✅ Token usage reduced by >80% for context operations
• ✅ Commands execute in <2 seconds
• ✅ Users understand current task state instantly