context-optimization

Optimizes AI context windows via compaction, masking, KV-cache efficiency, and partitioning.

3|Updated Dec 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/boazcstrike/opencode --skill context-optimization-boazcstrike
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: context-optimization
Source: https://github.com/boazcstrike/opencode/tree/main/skills/context-optimization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/boazcstrike/opencode --skill context-optimization-boazcstrike

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the limitations and costs associated with large context windows in AI models by employing advanced techniques to optimize how information is processed and stored.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Compaction: Summarizes older parts of conversations or documents to free up space.
  • Observation Masking: Replaces verbose tool outputs with concise references, reducing token usage.
  • KV-Cache Optimization: Improves efficiency by designing prompts that maximize the reuse of cached computations.
  • Context Partitioning: Divides complex tasks among sub-agents, each with its own focused context.
  • Use Case: When dealing with lengthy technical documents or extended customer support chats, this skill ensures the AI can maintain performance and manage costs by intelligently reducing the token footprint without losing critical information.

Quick Start

Use the context-optimization skill to reduce token costs by summarizing the conversation history.

Frequently Asked Questions about context-optimization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I reduce token costs for long conversations without losing important context?

Context compaction reduces token costs for long conversations by summarizing older turns and retrieved documents. This preserves critical information while shrinking the overall token footprint and maintaining AI performance.

How does observation masking work for verbose tool outputs?

Observation masking reduces token usage by replacing verbose tool outputs with concise references. This technique minimizes noise in the context window while retaining the essential signal needed for the AI to continue processing.

What is KV-cache optimization and how does it improve LLM efficiency?

KV-cache optimization improves LLM efficiency by designing prompts that maximize the reuse of cached computations. This approach reduces latency and computational overhead during long conversations or large document processing.

When should I partition context across sub-agents for large documents?

Context partitioning is ideal for large technical documents or complex tasks, dividing them among sub-agents with focused contexts. This strategy manages token limits and reduces latency by preventing any single context window from overflowing.

Can I optimize context windows for extended customer support chats?

Yes, context optimization handles extended customer support chats by compacting conversation history and masking tool observations. This ensures the AI maintains performance and manages costs without losing critical support information.

What is the best way to manage token limits when processing lengthy technical documents?

The best way to manage token limits for lengthy technical documents is combining context compaction and partitioning. Summarizing older sections and dividing tasks across sub-agents effectively reduces the token footprint while preserving signal.