{"version":"2.1.281","anchor":"new-warning-when-all-instruction-files-together-exceed-a-tot","canonical_anchor":"new-warning-when-all-instruction-files-together-exceed-a-tot","heading":"New warning when all instruction files together exceed a total size limit","tier":"notice","area":"Memory","url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.281\/e\/new-warning-when-all-instruction-files-together-exceed-a-tot","release_url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.281","markdown":"### New warning when all instruction files together exceed a total size limit\n\nClaude Code now warns when all instruction files together pass a total size limit, naming the three largest\n\n**What**\n\nInstruction and memory files are text files Claude Code reads at the start of a session to learn your preferences and project rules. Claude Code already warned when a single one of these files was too large. It now also adds up the sizes of all the files that are each under the per-file limit, and warns if the total goes over a total limit. That limit is at least 120000 characters, or the per-file limit if that is larger.\n\nThe warning names the three largest files. It appears in the status and doctor list and in the startup notice about large memory files.\n\n**Why**\n\nMany medium-sized instruction files can add up to the same load as one oversized file. The warning points you at the biggest ones to trim.\n\n- Area: Memory\n- Tier: You'll notice\n- Useful: 3\/5\n- Signal: 1\/5"}