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Compass is a lightweight technique and command-line habit that preserves critical context across AI coding agent compaction events. It addresses the lossy summarization problem in tools such as Claude Code and Codex, where the /compact command discards specific details like the current file, next action, and recent decisions. The project introduces a two-channel approach that maintains a separate, durable record of execution state, eliminating manual handoff copy-paste. It targets developers who run extended AI-assisted coding sessions and need reliable continuity after context window resets.