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token-budget-advisor

Present response depth options to control token budgets in AI conversations.

2|Updated Mar 17, 2026
Search Tags:#evaluation#token-budget#user-control#prompt-tuning#response-depth#ai-dialogue
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude --skill token-budget-advisor-nextc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: token-budget-advisor
Source: https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude/tree/main/nextc-ecc/skills/token-budget-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude --skill token-budget-advisor-nextc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Intercept the response flow to allow users to choose how verbose Claude should be, helping manage token budgets and cognitive load.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Present depth options before answering (Essential, Moderate, Exhaustive) based on the user's prompt.
  • Apply repository-context heuristics to estimate input and output sizes and select safe defaults.
  • Use case: in long-running chats, offer a one-click depth choice to tailor responses for quick skims or in-depth analyses.

Quick Start

Activate the depth-prompt flow so the user can pick a response depth before Claude replies.

Frequently Asked Questions about token-budget-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control AI response depth and token budget during a conversation?▼

You can control AI response depth by activating a depth-prompt flow that presents options like Essential, Moderate, or Exhaustive before the AI replies. This intercepts the response flow to help manage token budgets and cognitive load.

Can I set a default response verbosity level for long-running AI chats?▼

Yes, you can preserve session-level depth preferences with safe defaults. The system applies heuristics to estimate input size and selects a safe default verbosity, allowing one-click depth choices tailored for quick skims or in-depth analyses.

What is the best way to make AI responses shorter when I only need a quick summary?▼

The best way to get shorter AI responses is to use a token budget advisor that presents depth options before answering. Choosing the Essential depth intercepts the response flow, ensuring the output is concise and reduces cognitive load.

Does this token budget tool require any external dependencies or API integrations?▼

No, this token budget tool requires no external dependencies or API integrations. It uses built-in repository-context heuristics to estimate input and output sizes directly within the AI dialogue session.

How does the system estimate the appropriate response depth before generating an answer?▼

The system estimates response depth by applying repository-context heuristics to evaluate the input size. It uses these estimates to present suitable depth options and select safe defaults before the AI generates the final output.

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