Deep Dives Jun 12, 2026 · 14 min read
12 Jun 2026
Deep Dives 14 min read
Context Compaction in AI Agents: How Hermes, Codex, Claude Code, and OpenCode Manage the Memory Window
In-depth technical analysis of how four AI agent systems — Hermes Agent, Codex CLI, Claude Code, and OpenCode — implement context compaction to maintain long sessions without losing critical information or exceeding token limits.