diff --git a/docs/concepts/compaction.md b/docs/concepts/compaction.md
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--- a/docs/concepts/compaction.md
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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Compaction **persists** in the session’s JSONL history.
 
 ## Configuration
 
-See [Compaction config & modes](/concepts/compaction) for the `agents.defaults.compaction` settings.
+Use the `agents.defaults.compaction` setting in your `openclaw.json` to configure compaction behavior (mode, target tokens, etc.).
 
 ## Auto-compaction (default on)