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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] "You've hit your limit" context compression fires mid-task, leaving code in a broken state. [1 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#48716•Fetched 2026-04-16 06:52:59
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You've hit your limit · resets Apr 15, 12pm (America/Chicago)
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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • 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?

When Claude Code runs out of context mid-task, it silently compresses the conversation and stops editing. This can leave files partially modified — for example, a TypeScript interface updated but the JSX still referencing the old props — resulting in compile errors and a broken dev server.

There's no summary of what was completed, what changed, or what still needs to be done. The user is left with broken code and no way to know what state they're in without manually diffing every touched file.

What Should Happen?

At minimum: (1) don't compress mid-edit — finish the current tool call sequence first, (2) print a summary of all files changed and remaining work before compacting, (3) if the build is broken at compression time, at least say so explicitly and why.

Error Messages/Logs

You've hit your limit · resets Apr 15, 12pm (America/Chicago)

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Use Claude code until you reach limit.
  2. One might see "You've hit your limit · resets..." or it just stops

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.1.101

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

IntelliJ IDEA terminal

Additional Information

I am ok with higher paid usage but sometimes just it just stopping leaves me in a place where it is difficult to really continue working.

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TL;DR

Finish the current tool call sequence before compressing the conversation to prevent partial modifications and provide a summary of changes and remaining work.

Guidance

  • Identify the point at which Claude Code runs out of context and compresses the conversation to determine if there's a way to extend the context limit or handle the compression more gracefully.
  • Consider implementing a mechanism to print a summary of all files changed and remaining work before compacting to help users understand the state of their code.
  • Investigate adding an explicit error message when the build is broken at compression time to inform users of the issue and its cause.
  • Review the Anthropic API documentation to see if there are any options for handling or extending the context limit.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not contain sufficient information to create a specific example.

Notes

The provided error message "You've hit your limit · resets..." suggests that the issue is related to reaching a usage limit, but the exact cause and solution are unclear.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround, such as manually tracking changes and using a version control system to manage code modifications, until a more robust solution can be implemented. This is because the issue is not a regression and the user is open to exploring higher paid usage options.

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