# What is Context Window?

The maximum amount of text an AI model can read at one time. Files, chat history, and instructions all count toward this limit.

## In real work

My context window is almost full. Give me the critical changes only. Skip the explanation.

## Related terms

- [System Prompt](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/system-prompt.md)
- [Few-Shot Example](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/few-shot-example.md)
- [Zero-Shot](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/zero-shot.md)
- [Chain of Thought](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/chain-of-thought.md)
- [Persona](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/persona.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews—then quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

- Category: Prompting
- HTML: https://prompthausapp.com/learn/context-window-prompt-craft
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prompthaus-ai-vocabulary/id6776314407