GitHub - mksglu/claude-context-mode: Stop losing context to large outputs.
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February 25, 2026
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GitHub introduces *Claude-Context-Mode*, a groundbreaking solution to address the growing issue of context loss in AI-powered tools. As modern AI agents like Claude Code rely on large context windows to process information, tool interactions such as Playwright snapshots or GitHub issues often consume significant memory and degrade performance. For instance, a single Playwright snapshot can use up 56 KB of context, while processing multiple outputs over time can reduce available context by nearly 40% within just 30 minutes. *Claude-Context-Mode* solves this challenge by compressing raw tool outputs into manageable summaries, reducing data size by an impressive 98%. This innovation builds on the success of Cloudflare's Code Mode, which compressed tool definitions, but focuses instead on minimizing output data while preserving essential context.
The solution works by routing tool outputs through a middleware server (MCP) that processes and summarizes large datasets in isolated sandboxes. For example, executing code or processing files generates only relevant summaries, not raw data. A Playwright snapshot is reduced from 56 KB to just 299 bytes, while GitHub issue lists shrink from 59 KB to 40 bytes. This sandbox approach ensures raw outputs never leave the system, keeping context clean and efficient. Additionally, *Claude-Context-Mode* integrates seamlessly with Claude Code via a plugin, enabling automatic routing of large outputs without requiring user prompts.
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Originally published on Hacker News on 2/25/2026