diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
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--- a/AGENTS.md
+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -27,6 +27,11 @@ Read these first:
 - Commit and push each verified successful progress slice.
 - Prefer larger coherent slices over tiny checkpoints, but keep docs/debt updated
   with each slice.
+- After a verified slice is committed and pushed, reset conversation context
+  before starting the next slice when practical, especially if the thread is
+  approaching automatic compaction. Record all needed resume state in committed
+  code/docs first so the next thread can restart from `AGENTS.md`, roadmap/debt,
+  and git history instead of relying on chat transcript context.
 - Do not revert user changes. Unrelated untracked notes, such as
   `docs/human-review-notes.md`, should be left alone unless explicitly requested.
 - Use CMake as the source of truth. Legacy Visual Studio project files are not the