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Context Management in Claude Code

Context is Claude's working memory, and managing it well is key to productive sessions. Learn when to use /compact vs /clear and practical tips for keeping your context window lean. Take the full course: claude.com/courses

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Released
May 18, 2026
Duration
3m
Channel
Claude
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Context is Claude's working memory, and managing it well is key to productive sessions. Learn when to use /compact vs /clear and practical tips for keeping your context window lean. Take the full course: claude.com/courses

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Claude, Context Management in Claude Code explores optimize Claude Code memory using compaction, clearing, tools, subagents Claude’s context window is finite and fills up with prompts, file reads, tool calls, and tool results, so active optimization is necessary.

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