claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [FEATURE] Add OnCompaction hook event to reload context after memory compaction [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Implementing a hook event, such as OnCompaction or PostCompaction, would allow users to re-inject rules and instructions after context compaction, ensuring adherence to CLAUDE.md files.

Guidance

• Identify the specific rules and instructions that are being lost after compaction to determine the best approach for re-injecting them.
• Consider the trade-offs between automatically re-reading CLAUDE.md files versus providing a hook for users to implement custom logic.
• Evaluate the potential impact of frequent compaction events on session quality and user experience.
• Investigate whether existing logging mechanisms can be leveraged to detect compaction events, even without a dedicated hook.

Example

No specific code example is provided, as the issue focuses on the need for a new hook event rather than a specific implementation.

Notes

The proposed solution assumes that the loss of rule adherence is directly related to context compaction. However, other factors may contribute to this issue, and further investigation may be necessary to confirm the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround, such as periodically re-reading CLAUDE.md files or implementing a custom logging mechanism to detect compaction events, until a dedicated hook event is available. This approach allows users to maintain session quality while a more permanent solution is developed.