claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Add slash command for starting a truly new session (not just /clear) [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Implement a new slash command, such as /new-session, to start a completely new session with a fresh context window and 0% usage.

Guidance

• Introduce a new command that creates a new session ID and resets the context usage to 0%, while keeping the current session accessible via /resume.
• Update the VS Code extension to include the new command in the Command Palette for easier discoverability.
• Ensure the new command is distinct from /clear, which should continue to reset the conversation while preserving the loaded context.
• Consider adding a prompt or notification to inform users about the new command and its purpose.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not include specific implementation details.

Notes

The proposed solution aims to address the issue of high context usage after using the /clear command. However, the implementation details and potential edge cases are not discussed in the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Implement the proposed /new-session command to provide users with a way to start a completely new session with a fresh context window. This will address the issue of high context usage and provide a more discoverable solution in the VS Code extension.