Overview#

When your conversation’s been going for a while, ever wondered “how much context am I actually using right now?”

If you hit the limit, older information starts getting dropped — and you want to act before that happens. The /context command shows you exactly where you stand.

Usage#

Run this in Copilot CLI:

/copilot> /context

You’ll see a breakdown of your context window token usage.

What You’ll See#

• Current token usage
• Percentage of context window used
• Breakdown by category (conversation history, file references, etc.)

When the numbers start looking high, it’s a good signal to run /compact.

Combo with /compact#

1. Run /context to check usage
2. If it’s high, run /compact to compress
3. Run /context again to confirm

A simple workflow for keeping your context lean and your responses sharp.

Related Posts#

• How to Update GitHub Copilot CLI with the /update Command
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