Token Efficiency
Optimizes token usage by intelligently managing prompt lengths for faster and more cost-effective AI interactions.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add token-efficiency npx -- -y @trustedskills/token-efficiency
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"token-efficiency": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/token-efficiency"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The token-efficiency skill optimizes how AI agents use tokens during processing, reducing unnecessary consumption and improving performance. It ensures that prompts are structured in a way that maximizes clarity while minimizing input size, which is especially useful when working with models that have strict token limits.
When to use it
- When you're working within tight token budgets and need to maximize output without exceeding limits.
- When refining prompts for better model performance without increasing complexity or cost.
- When optimizing interactions in low-bandwidth environments where efficiency matters most.
Key capabilities
- Reduces redundant tokens in prompts
- Improves clarity while minimizing input size
- Enhances model response quality within token constraints
Example prompts
- "Simplify this prompt to use fewer tokens without losing meaning."
- "Optimize the following query for better token efficiency."
- "Analyze and reduce unnecessary words in this instruction."
Tips & gotchas
- Always review optimized prompts to ensure they still convey the intended message.
- This skill works best when used alongside tools that monitor token usage in real time.
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