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Catnap

Q: What is Catnap?

Catnap is a code AI tool listed on Use AI Tools. catnap is a Claude Code mod that lets Claude compact its own conversation and carry on by itself. Claude Code normally compacts when the context window fills up, usually in the middle of a task, so catnap gives Claude a heads-up at 50% instead: Claude finishes the piece it is on, writes itself a handoff note, compacts, and carries on without you typing anything.

Q: What is Catnap best for?

Catnap is commonly used for Long Claude Code sessions, Avoiding mid-task compaction, Unattended coding runs. It supports English.

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Long Claude Code sessionsAvoiding mid-task compactionUnattended coding runs

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catnap is a Claude Code mod that lets Claude compact its own conversation and carry on by itself. Claude Code normally compacts when the context window fills up, usually in the middle of a task, so catnap gives Claude a heads-up at 50% instead: Claude finishes the piece it is on, writes itself a handoff note, compacts, and carries on without you typing anything.

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🎯 Real-World Use Cases

Compact at a clean break

The warning comes at 50% of the window rather than when it is full.

Get a handoff note

Claude writes itself a note before compacting so context survives.

Keep going unattended

After compacting it carries on by itself with nothing to type.

⚖️ Honest Review

✅ Pros

+Compaction lands at a clean break instead of mid-task
+No input needed from you when it happens
+Installs as a Claude Code plugin with sensible defaults

⚠️ Cons

−Requires Claude Code v2.1.287 or later
−Only relevant if you hit the context ceiling regularly

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