ctx_expand Intelligence Tools Retrieve archived tool output (zero-loss). Large outputs are auto-archived; use this to retrieve full details. Actions: retrieve (default), list.
Parameters
6
Required
0
Token Impact
Restores only selected archived chunks instead of reloading full session context.
✓ When to Use
Inspecting compressed checkpoints or archived context blocks during long-running sessions.
✗ When Not to Use
For normal file reads or search operations (use ctx_read/ctx_search).
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
action | string | No | retrieve (default) or list |
end_line | integer | No | End line for range retrieval |
id | string | No | Archive ID from the [Archived: ...] hint |
search | string | No | Search pattern to filter archived output |
session_id | string | No | Filter list by session ID |
start_line | integer | No | Start line for range retrieval |
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