ctx-compact

Archive completed tasks and trim context. Use when context files are growing large.

41 stars

Best use case

ctx-compact is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Archive completed tasks and trim context. Use when context files are growing large.

Teams using ctx-compact should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/ctx-compact/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/main/internal/assets/integrations/copilot-cli/skills/ctx-compact/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/ctx-compact/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How ctx-compact Compares

Feature / Agentctx-compactStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Archive completed tasks and trim context. Use when context files are growing large.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

Archive completed tasks and trim stale context entries to keep
the context directory lean and within token budgets.

## When to Use

- When TASKS.md has many completed items
- When context token count is growing large
- When asked to "clean up" or "compact" context
- Before starting a new phase of work

## When NOT to Use

- When all tasks are still active
- When context is already compact

## Execution

Run the compact operation:

```bash
ctx compact
```

This archives completed tasks from TASKS.md into the session
history and trims stale entries from other context files.

After running, confirm:
- How many tasks were archived
- Current token budget usage
- Whether any manual cleanup is recommended

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