Clear the context window in Claude Code

After completing a task and committing your code, you can run /clear to reset Claude Code's context window. This keeps the AI focused on your next task so it doesn’t get confused by previous tasks or conversations.

Most developers don't use /clear enough. If you're working in small batches — which you should be — you should be clearing the context constantly. This prevents hallucinations and keeps responses relevant to your immediate goal.

Why clearing matters

As your conversation grows, Claude Code accumulates context from everything you've discussed. File contents, code sni...