[Feature Request] Use SSE/Streaming for `/compact` Instead of Non-Streaming HTTP

[H0llyW00dzZ]

The current implementation of the /compact command uses a non-streaming HTTP request, which can take a very long time to complete. Switching to a streaming approach (e.g., Server-Sent Events or another streaming protocol) would significantly improve responsiveness and user experience by providing real-time feedback during the operation.

[github-actions]

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

• bug: /compact is not interruptable #2928: bug: /compact is not interruptable - Similar issue about the non-streaming nature making /compact impossible to interrupt during long operations
• Friction using /compact command #298: Friction using /compact command - Reports several-second delays and unresponsive UI during compaction, indicating the same non-streaming problem
• bug: /compact is not interruptable #606: bug: /compact is not interruptable - Another report of the same interruptibility issue caused by non-streaming implementation

Additionally, these related issues might provide useful context:

• Implement MCP progress notifications #2101: Implement MCP progress notifications - Discusses the need for real-time feedback during long operations
• Is there a way to disable streaming mode? #785: Is there a way to disable streaming mode? - Shows streaming is generally important for user experience

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

[rekram1-node]

yeah having faster visual feedback is nice

[fkukuck]

Opened #3079

[H0llyW00dzZ]

Opened #3079

That’s way better.