claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Increased task avoidance and rule non-compliance at medium effort level [1 comments, 2 participants]

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TL;DR

Reduce the length of the prompt to below 200,000 tokens to resolve the "prompt is too long" error.

Guidance

• Review the prompt length and simplify it to ensure it's within the 200,000 token limit.
• Consider breaking down complex requests into smaller, more manageable parts to avoid exceeding the token limit.
• Check for any unnecessary or redundant information in the prompt that can be removed without affecting the request.
• If possible, adjust the effort level to a lower setting to see if it reduces the prompt length and resolves the issue.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more context, but ensuring prompts are concise and focused on the specific task or question can help avoid the "prompt is too long" error.

Notes

The provided errors and environment information suggest that the issue is related to the length of the prompt exceeding the maximum allowed limit. Reducing the prompt length should resolve the error, but if issues persist, further investigation into the specific use case and requirements may be necessary.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by simplifying and shortening the prompts to ensure they are within the 200,000 token limit, as this directly addresses the "prompt is too long" error messages provided in the issue description.