claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude Code fails with 'Prompt is too long' instead of auto-compacting [1 comments, 2 participants]

Error Messages/Logs

TL;DR

Manually compacting the conversation or adjusting the token limit may resolve the "Prompt is too long" errors when working with large contexts in Claude Code.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue is indeed caused by exceeding the token limit by checking the conversation history and the size of the attached files, especially those with long text like SQL query results.
• Try manually compacting the conversation using the /compact command to see if it resolves the issue temporarily.
• Consider adjusting your workflow to avoid attaching large files or breaking down the conversation into smaller, more manageable parts to prevent reaching the token limit.
• If the issue persists, investigate whether there are any settings or configurations in Claude Code or the Anthropic API that can be adjusted to increase the token limit or improve automatic compaction.

Example

No specific code snippet is applicable in this case, as the issue seems related to the interaction with the Claude Code interface and the Anthropic API rather than a code-level problem.

Notes

The exact solution may depend on the specifics of the Claude Code version (2.1.100) and the Anthropic API's limitations and configurations. Since this is identified as a regression, comparing the behavior with previous versions might provide insights.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Manually compact conversations or adjust workflows to manage token limits, as this directly addresses the symptom described and can provide a temporary solution until a more permanent fix is available.