Expired60% confidenceFactExact time
By default, Claude Code retains chat history for only 30 days, after which it is automatically deleted.
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60%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/2/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
4 Must-Change Claude Code Settings That Will Double Your Dev Productivity
bilibili土木ai提效大古6/1/2026
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