claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [FEATURE] Allow skills to clear context before execution [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Implementing a feature to automatically clear the context window before executing a skill, such as through a frontmatter flag or allowing hooks to trigger the /clear command, would likely resolve the issue.

Guidance

• Consider implementing Option A, the frontmatter flag, as it provides a straightforward way for skills to declare the need for a fresh context.
• Evaluate the feasibility of Option B, allowing hooks to trigger /clear, to provide more flexibility in automating the clearing of the context window.
• Assess the potential benefits and challenges of implementing Option C, compound commands, to support chaining built-in commands like /clear and /my-skill.
• Verify that the chosen solution effectively clears the context window before executing the skill and does not introduce any unintended side effects.

Example

---
name: start-task
clear: true
---

This example illustrates how a skill could declare the need for a fresh context using the proposed frontmatter flag.

Notes

The best approach may depend on the specific requirements and constraints of the system, such as performance considerations and potential security implications.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround, such as using the current workaround of typing /clear before invoking the skill, until a more permanent solution can be implemented, as it provides a temporary fix to the issue.