prompt-cache-optimizer

Caches and tier-compresses prompts to reduce token usage in large-context sessions.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kinnerkarmanish/mak --skill prompt-cache-optimizer-kinnerkarmanish
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prompt-cache-optimizer
Source: https://github.com/kinnerkarmanish/mak/tree/main/library/skills/ai-patterns/prompt-cache-optimizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kinnerkarmanish/mak --skill prompt-cache-optimizer-kinnerkarmanish

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Large language model workflows often incur high token costs due to repeated prompts and verbose context. The Prompt Cache Optimizer reduces those costs by intelligent caching and compression across long-running sessions and high-context conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic caching: persist embeddings and prompt fragments to reuse previous results.
  • Prompt compression: apply tiered compression strategies to minimize tokens with controllable accuracy.
  • Strategic context placement: prioritize essential information at the start and end of prompts.
  • Memory tiering: manage working, FIFO, and archival memory to balance latency and relevance.
  • Integration points: pre-prompt compression and post-response caching to streamline workflows.
  • Use Case: large-context interviews or code assistants where repeated queries occur with similar prompts.

Quick Start

In a long-running conversation, enable the prompt cache optimizer to reduce token usage while preserving answer quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-cache-optimizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I reduce token costs for large-context prompts in long-running LLM sessions?

You can reduce token costs by applying semantic caching and tiered prompt compression to large-context prompts. This approach reuses previous results and minimizes token usage in long-running LLM sessions while preserving answer quality.

What is semantic caching for LLM prompts and how does it work?

Semantic caching for LLM prompts persists embeddings and prompt fragments to reuse previous results. By storing this data, the system avoids recomputing identical or highly similar queries, which lowers token usage and latency in repeated workflows.

When do I need prompt compression for large language model workflows?

You need prompt compression when handling large-context prompts over 50K tokens or repeated queries with similar prompts. It applies tiered compression strategies to minimize tokens while maintaining controllable accuracy across long-running sessions.

Can I manage memory placement strategies for long-running LLM conversations?

Yes, you can manage memory placement strategies for long-running LLM conversations by using memory tiering. This approach balances latency and relevance by organizing data across working, FIFO, and archival memory tiers.

Does prompt caching work with repeated queries and similar prompts?

Yes, prompt caching works effectively with repeated queries and similar prompts. It uses pre-prompt compression and post-response caching integration points to streamline workflows, making it ideal for large-context code assistants or interview scenarios.

What are the limitations of using prompt compression for high-context conversations?

The main limitation of prompt compression for high-context conversations is the trade-off between minimizing tokens and maintaining accuracy. While compression tiers are controllable, aggressive reduction may impact the relevance of essential information.