signal

Compress agent prompts with symbol grammar, templates, and delta turns.

10|Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattbaconz/signal --skill signal-mattbaconz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: signal
Source: https://github.com/mattbaconz/signal/tree/main/gemini-signal/skills/signal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattbaconz/signal --skill signal-mattbaconz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Brutalist token compression protocol. Activates a full compression suite including symbol grammar, output templates, BOOT declarations, delta-only turns, alias system, and checkpoint compression. Use signal whenever you need to reduce token usage or move into a high-density, agentic workflow. Supports three intensity tiers: /signal, /signal2, /signal3.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token compression reduces prompt length and saves tokens across multi-turn conversations.
  • Tiered activation supports /signal, /signal2, /signal3 with progressively richer capabilities (BOOT, aliases, delta turns, and auto-checkpoint).
  • Predictable behavior uses templates and aliasing to maintain consistency in dense prompts.

Quick Start

Activate the default compression by issuing the /signal command.

Frequently Asked Questions about signal

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

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How do I reduce token usage in multi-turn AI agent prompts?

Token usage in multi-turn AI agent prompts is reduced by applying compression protocols like symbol grammar, output templates, and delta-only turns that minimize verbosity while preserving behavior. This approach supports high-density communication for automated workflows.

What is token compression for AI agents and when is it needed?

Token compression for AI agents is a technique that reduces prompt length and saves tokens across multi-turn conversations using symbol grammar and templates. It is needed when moving into high-density, agentic workflows requiring lean communication.

How do I set up tiered prompt compression for automated workflows?

Tiered prompt compression is set up by issuing activation commands like /signal, /signal2, or /signal3 to progressively enable richer capabilities including BOOT declarations, alias systems, delta turns, and auto-checkpoint management.

Can I maintain consistent agent behavior while compressing prompts?

Consistent agent behavior is maintained during prompt compression by utilizing output templates and aliasing systems that preserve predictable responses despite reduced verbosity. Checkpoint management further ensures behavior remains stable across delta-only turns.

What are the limitations of using delta-only turns for token compression?

Delta-only turns limit communication to incremental changes rather than full context, which requires robust checkpoint management to avoid losing conversational state. This approach works best in high-density agentic workflows where full verbosity is unnecessary.

Does the signal compression protocol require any dependencies?

The signal compression protocol operates without external dependencies, implementing token reduction directly through symbol grammar, templates, and checkpoint management. It functions as a standalone suite for optimizing prompt efficiency in AI agents.