claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Auto-compact threshold change in 2.1.117 causes 5x token usage increase without notification [1 comments, 2 participants]

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TL;DR

The issue is likely due to exceeded rate limits caused by increased token consumption after a recent update, and setting environment variables such as GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN might be necessary for plugin configuration.

Guidance

• Review recent updates and their impact on token consumption to understand the cause of the rate limit errors.
• Check the documentation for the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable to ensure it is properly set for the plugin configuration.
• Consider adjusting the compact threshold based on the subscription tier to mitigate the increased token consumption.
• Monitor the rate limit errors and adjust the workflow accordingly to prevent future occurrences.

Example

No code example is provided due to the lack of specific code-related information in the issue.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to a recent update that increased token consumption, leading to rate limit errors. Setting the GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable might resolve the plugin configuration issue, but the root cause of the rate limit errors needs to be addressed.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by adjusting the compact threshold based on the subscription tier to reduce token consumption, as the issue is likely caused by the recent update.