@@ -44,67 +44,67 @@ A context window is how much text the AI can look at and remember at one time. T
44443 . ** Command results** - Output from commands that run
45454 . ** System instructions** - CodinIT's background instructions (uses very little)
4646
47- ### Optimization strategies
47+ ### How to Save Context Space
4848
4949#### 1. Start fresh for new features
5050
5151``` mdx
52- /new - Creates a new task with clean context
52+ /new - Start a new chat with empty context
5353```
5454
55- Benefits :
55+ Why this helps :
5656
57- - Maximum context available
58- - No irrelevant history
59- - Better model focus
57+ - You get the full context window
58+ - No old, irrelevant messages
59+ - AI focuses better
6060
61- #### 2. Use @ mentions strategically
61+ #### 2. Only include files you need
6262
63- Instead of including entire files :
63+ Instead of including everything :
6464
65- - ` @filename.ts ` - Include only when needed
66- - Use search instead of reading large files
67- - Reference specific functions rather than whole files
65+ - ` @filename.ts ` - Only mention files when necessary
66+ - Use search instead of reading big files
67+ - Reference specific parts, not whole files
6868
69- #### 3. Enable auto-compact
69+ #### 3. Turn on auto-compact
7070
71- CodinIT can automatically summarize long conversations to free up space in the context window :
71+ CodinIT can automatically shorten long conversations:
7272
73- - Settings → Features → Auto-compact
74- - Preserves important context
75- - Reduces token usage
73+ - Go to Settings → Features → Auto-compact
74+ - Keeps important stuff
75+ - Uses fewer tokens
7676
77- ## Context window warnings
77+ ## Warning Signs
7878
79- ### Signs you 're hitting limits
79+ ### How to Tell You 're Running Out of Space
8080
81- | Warning Sign | What It Means | Solution |
81+ | Warning Sign | What It Means | What to Do |
8282| ----------------------------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
83- | ** "Context window exceeded"** | Hard limit reached | Start new task or enable auto-compact |
84- | ** Slower responses** | Model struggling with context | Reduce included files |
85- | ** Repetitive suggestions ** | Context fragmentation | Summarize and start fresh |
86- | ** Missing recent changes** | Context overflow | Use checkpoints to track changes |
83+ | ** "Context window exceeded"** | You hit the limit | Start a new chat or turn on auto-compact |
84+ | ** Slow responses** | AI is struggling | Include fewer files |
85+ | ** AI repeats itself ** | Context is too fragmented | Start fresh |
86+ | ** AI forgets recent changes** | Too much context | Use checkpoints |
8787
88- ### Best practices by project size
88+ ### Tips by Project Size
8989
90- #### Small projects (\< 50 files)
90+ #### Small projects (less than 50 files)
9191
92- - Any model works well
93- - Include relevant files freely
94- - No special optimization needed
92+ - Any AI model works fine
93+ - Include files freely
94+ - Don't worry about optimization
9595
9696#### Medium projects (50-500 files)
9797
98- - Use 128K+ context models
99- - Include only working set of files
100- - Clear context between features
98+ - Use AI with 128K+ context
99+ - Only include files you're working on
100+ - Start new chats between features
101101
102102#### Large projects (500+ files)
103103
104- - Use 200K+ context models
105- - Focus on specific modules
106- - Use search instead of reading many files
107- - Break work into smaller tasks
104+ - Use AI with 200K+ context
105+ - Focus on one part at a time
106+ - Search instead of reading many files
107+ - Break work into smaller pieces
108108
109109## Advanced context management
110110
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