data-formats

Optimize data formats with TOON encoding, orjson, PyYAML, and schema validation.

6|1|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill data-formats-ven0m0
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Skill: data-formats
Source: https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config/tree/main/claude/skills/data-formats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ven0m0/claude-config --skill data-formats-ven0m0

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires orjson, PyYAML, ijson, python-dateutil, regex, jsonschema, cerberus, marshmallow, pydantic, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines data handling by optimizing formats for LLM transmission, ensuring high-performance serialization, and enabling robust data validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TOON Encoding: Achieve 40-60% token reduction for LLM communication.
  • High-Performance JSON/YAML: Utilize ultra-fast serialization and streaming for large datasets.
  • Data Validation: Implement schema validation, type checking, and error handling.
  • Use Case: When sending complex data structures to an LLM, use TOON encoding to fit more information within token limits, ensuring faster and more cost-effective processing.

Quick Start

Use the data-formats skill to encode the provided Python dictionary into TOON format for LLM transmission.

Frequently Asked Questions about data-formats

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I reduce JSON token usage when sending complex data to an LLM?

TOON encoding reduces JSON token usage for LLM communication by 40-60%. By encoding Python dictionaries into TOON format, you fit more information within token limits, ensuring faster and more cost-effective LLM processing.

What's the best way to parse and serialize large JSON datasets without running out of memory?

High-performance JSON serialization handles large datasets through streaming and batching. By utilizing ultra-fast libraries like orjson, you can efficiently process and serialize massive JSON files without exhausting system memory.

How do I validate YAML and JSON data structures against a schema in Python?

Data validation validates YAML and JSON structures using schema management and type checking. It implements robust error handling using libraries like jsonschema, cerberus, and marshmallow to ensure data integrity.

Does orjson work with PyYAML for high-performance data serialization?

orjson and PyYAML are supported for high-performance data serialization. They handle JSON and YAML formats respectively, enabling ultra-fast encoding, streaming, and efficient processing of complex data structures.

When do I need TOON encoding instead of standard JSON for LLM optimization?

TOON encoding is needed for LLM optimization when standard JSON exceeds token limits. It achieves 40-60% token reduction, allowing you to transmit complex data structures to LLMs more efficiently and cost-effectively.

What are the limitations of streaming large datasets with orjson and ijson?

Streaming large datasets with orjson and ijson is limited by the need for proper batching and schema validation. While it enables efficient memory usage, complex nested structures may require advanced type checking to prevent processing errors.