Can I compact or reset a Grok Bot's context?
Last checked October 28, 2026 · Grok Bot changes often
Not directly. As of October 2026 Grok Bot has no manual "compact" or "new session" control; long conversations are only auto-summarised when they approach the model's limit. The practical reset is a new chat with the same Bot, which keeps its profile, memory, skills and routines. Reset chat and Duplicate also exist, but Reset chat is destructive and a duplicate does not keep the Bot's memory.
Why people ask
Every turn re-sends a chat's full transcript to the model. Teams running several specialist Bots reported 200,000–250,000 input tokens per reply on long-lived coordinator Bots. A compact button is one of the most requested features on the official forum; staff said it is tracked with no timeline.
Your options today
| Option | Keeps memory | Keeps transcript | Cost after |
|---|---|---|---|
| New chat with the same Bot (+ at top of sidebar) | Yes | Old chat kept, new one empty | Low |
| Reset chat | Yes (profile, memory, routines, skills, connectors, files) | No — deleted | Low |
| Duplicate the Bot | No | No | Low |
| Keep going | Yes | Yes | Grows every turn |
For most people the first row is the answer. See How do I start a fresh conversation?
A safe handoff routine
- Ask the Bot: "Write a 10-line handoff summary of what matters from this chat."
- Make sure lasting rules live in the Bot's memory or profile, not just in chat. Ask it to remember them explicitly.
- Open a new chat with the same Bot and paste the summary.
- Leave the old chat. Hide it if it clutters the sidebar; do not delete until you are sure.
Things to know
- Staff noted that a Bot's saved memory is placed in context every turn, but only the newest few thousand characters of it. A long, ever-growing rule list pushes old rules out. Ask the Bot to merge its rules into one short list now and then.
- Duplicate was removed from the right-click menu in at least one Windows release; the docs describe it on iPhone.