Comparison guide
SuperCompress vs truncation
Truncation keeps the beginning and end, drops the middle. If answer evidence sits in the middle, truncation removes it.
Why truncation is risky
Truncation keeps the head and tail of the prompt and drops the middle, regardless of the question. SuperCompress picks lines against the question: it keeps original lines chosen for this ask and never rewrites or summarizes.
Benchmark comparison
| Factor | Truncation | SuperCompress |
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Head and tail only | Lines scored against the question |
| Query awareness | None | Yes |
| Output | Original lines (position-based) | Original lines (query-selected) |
Frequently asked questions
When is truncation acceptable?
When relevant context is always at the start or end.
Can I combine both?
Yes. Use compression first, then hard truncation as a safety guardrail.