Claude Code

Context

What It Is

The information Claude Code knows about your project and conversation

Analogy

Everything you've told your assistant so far — they remember and build on it

Try It Out

Claude Code Context Window

Claude remembers everything in the current conversation

Related Terms in Claude Code

Checkpoint

A save point in a video game — experiment freely, roll back if needed

Custom Commands

Teaching your assistant shortcuts — say "morning routine" and they know what to do