# Context and compaction

Keep the task focused, ask for a summary before long transitions, inspect compaction notices, and start or fork a task when the objective changes.

![Context and compaction in Foxora Desktop v5.0.3](/docs/images/v5.0.3/desktop/task-transcript.webp)

## Where this lives

Open **New Task** or an existing task and focus the composer.

The v5.0.3 composer combines the prompt, Enhance, attachments, voice, autonomy, crew selection, credit status, starter actions, and Send.

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## Steps

1. Open **New Task** or an existing task and focus the composer.
2. Keep the task focused, ask for a summary before long transitions.
3. Inspect compaction notices.
4. Start or fork a task when the objective changes.
5. **Confirm the result.** Read the transcript and tool activity, then inspect the actual file, Stage surface, workflow, schedule, or external destination produced by the task.

## Choose the right path

- Send a normal request for flexible work.
- Use a slash command for a known workflow.
- Attach files or images when the agent must inspect specific source material.


## Confirm it worked

- Read the transcript and tool activity, then inspect the actual file, Stage surface, workflow, schedule, or external destination produced by the task.
- The screen, command, file, run, or destination named in this guide reflects the expected state.