feature

Messages API supports on-demand conversation compaction

docs.claude.comagent

The Messages API can now compact conversations on demand in beta, returning a signed compaction block that summarizes prior messages. Developers can keep recent turns verbatim after the summary and avoid invalidating prompt caches while managing context windows.

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