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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude session keeps getting Compacting Conversation [2 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#49031•Fetched 2026-04-17 08:52:46
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  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Using latest version of 2.1.110 (Claude Code) even for the smaller tasks which is not even 10k tokens, getting Compacting Conversation . Hence completing small tasks takes more than human.

What Should Happen?

Using latest version of 2.1.110 (Claude Code) even for the smaller tasks which is not even 10k tokens, getting Compacting Conversation . Hence completing small tasks takes more than human.

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Steps to Reproduce

Using latest version of 2.1.110 (Claude Code) even for the smaller tasks which is not even 10k tokens, getting Compacting Conversation . Hence completing small tasks takes more than human.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

2.1.110 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by investigating the "Compacting Conversation" process in the Claude Code version 2.1.110 and potentially adjusting parameters or settings to optimize performance for smaller tasks.

Guidance

  • Investigate the "Compacting Conversation" process to understand its impact on task completion time, especially for smaller tasks under 10k tokens.
  • Review the differences between the current version (2.1.110) and the last known working version to identify potential changes that could be causing the regression.
  • Consider reaching out to the Anthropics support or community to see if others have experienced similar issues with the "Compacting Conversation" feature in version 2.1.110.
  • If possible, test the same tasks on a different platform or environment to isolate if the issue is specific to macOS or the Terminal.app.

Notes

The lack of specific error messages or logs limits the ability to provide a precise fix. The issue seems to be a regression, suggesting that changes in the latest version might be the cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the information, it's reasonable to try and adjust or optimize the "Compacting Conversation" feature or settings for smaller tasks, as this seems to be the point of contention in version 2.1.110.

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