claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [FEATURE] Add context window usage indicator and warning before auto-compaction

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Problem Statement

When a session's context window approaches its limit, Claude Code silently triggers auto-compaction with no prior warning to the user. From the user's perspective, the conversation history simply disappears — with no countdown, no icon, no alert. This is especially disruptive for long, multi-step project sessions where losing context mid-work causes real productivity loss and confusion.

Proposed Solution

Expected Behavior

• A visible indicator (progress bar, icon, or badge) showing current context usage
• A warning notification when context is near saturation (e.g., at 70–80%)
• Optional: prompt the user to save a handoff note or summary before compaction occurs

Current Behavior

No indicator or warning exists. Auto-compaction happens silently.

Why This Matters

Claude Web retains conversation history across sessions. Users migrating from Claude Web to the desktop app expect similar reliability. Silent context loss without warning breaks trust and discourages long-term project use.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Critical - Blocking my work

Feature Category

CLI commands and flags

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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