savethetokens

Reduce token usage in Claude Code tasks via context governance and pruning.

9|Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#context #optimization #checkpoint #telemetry #claude-code #pruning #token

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npx skills add https://github.com/Redclawww/savethetokens --skill savethetokens

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: savethetokens
Source: https://github.com/Redclawww/savethetokens/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Redclawww/savethetokens --skill savethetokens

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Proactively reduces token usage in Claude Code by governing context usage, pruning, and session hygiene, while preserving correctness.

Core Features & Use Cases

Budget-aware execution planning and proactive context management to minimize token burn.
Checkpointing and tiered documentation to preserve work without bloating prompts.
Relevance-based context pruning to keep high-signal content and avoid verbosity.

Quick Start

Install the savethetokens skill and run govern.py with a budget to generate an optimized execution plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about savethetokens

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

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How do I reduce token usage in Claude Code without losing context correctness?▼

Reduce Claude Code token usage by applying context governance, which uses budget-aware execution planning and relevance-based pruning to keep high-signal content while discarding verbosity. This minimizes token burn while preserving correctness across coding and debugging workflows.

What is context pruning and when should I use it for large coding tasks?▼

Context pruning is the process of removing low-relevance information from prompts to keep high-signal content. Use it during large coding, planning, and review tasks where token burn is high, applying tiered context management to preserve correctness without bloating prompts.

How do I set a token budget and generate an execution plan for Claude Code?▼

Set a token budget by running the govern.py script with your specified limit to generate an optimized execution plan. This budget-aware approach proactively manages context usage and applies checkpoints to minimize token consumption during your session.

Does savethetokens support checkpointing to preserve work during context pruning?▼

Yes, savethetokens supports checkpointing and tiered documentation to preserve work without bloating prompts. These checkpoints ensure that critical session state and context are retained safely even when aggressive relevance-based pruning is applied.

What is the best way to manage Claude Code session hygiene and avoid token burn?▼

The best way to manage session hygiene is through proactive context governance, which combines budget-aware planning, relevance-based pruning, and tiered documentation. This approach provides measurable token savings and prevents verbosity from inflating your context window.

Are there limitations to using context pruning during complex debugging workflows?▼

Context pruning is designed to satisfy guardrails and preserve correctness, but aggressive pruning in complex debugging workflows may risk removing low-signal content that is unexpectedly relevant. Using checkpoints and tiered context helps mitigate this risk safely.