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Claude Code users can now back up sessions before compaction

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A new method has been developed to back up Claude Code sessions before they are automatically compacted, preserving detailed conversation history. This technique utilizes a "PreCompact" hook, which triggers just before Claude Code summarizes a session, allowing users to save a full copy of the transcript. The hook can be configured via the `.claude/settings.json` file and saves backups to a designated directory with timestamps, providing a safety net against the loss of crucial information during the compaction process. AI

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Claude Code users can now back up sessions before compaction

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Vildanden ·

    Back up your Claude Code session before it compacts, with a PreCompact hook

    <p>Long Claude Code sessions eventually compact: the conversation gets summarized to free up context. Usually that's fine, but sometimes the detail you needed (an error message, a decision, a file list) gets squashed. A <code>PreCompact</code> hook lets you save a copy first.</p>…

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