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token-budget-advisor

Offer selectable token budgets to balance Claude's response length before answering.

Updated Apr 13, 2026
Search Tags:#optimization#claude#ai-assistant#token#token-budget#prompt-control#response-depth
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sakamoto-family-smile/agent_monorepo --skill token-budget-advisor-sakamoto-family-smile
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: token-budget-advisor
Source: https://github.com/sakamoto-family-smile/agent_monorepo/tree/main/.claude/skills/ecc/token-budget-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sakamoto-family-smile/agent_monorepo --skill token-budget-advisor-sakamoto-family-smile

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Balances Claude’s response length by offering a selectable token budget before answering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Depth selection before response: Users pick a level of detail to fit needs and token constraints.
  • Session-aware preferences: Remembers chosen depth within a session to avoid repeated prompts.
  • Scope of application: Useful for quick answers, long-form analysis, coding help, or when API limits matter.

Quick Start

Tell Claude to respond with a brief version before answering the next question.

Frequently Asked Questions about token-budget-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I limit Claude's response depth and token usage in an interactive session?▼

You can limit response depth by using a token budget selector that appears before Claude answers. This skill estimates input tokens and presents deterministic depth levels, letting you explicitly control token usage and response detail.

Can I set a token budget for Claude to get quick answers instead of long-form analyses?▼

Yes, you can set a token budget to get quick answers instead of long-form analyses. The skill lets you pick a detail level that fits your immediate needs, ensuring you only spend tokens on the depth required for the specific query.

Does Claude remember my selected response depth level for subsequent prompts in the same chat?▼

Claude remembers your selected response depth level through session-aware preferences. This mechanism avoids repeated prompts for token budget selection, maintaining your chosen response depth throughout the ongoing interactive session.

What is the best way to control prompt depth for coding help without exceeding API limits?▼

The best way to control prompt depth for coding help without exceeding API limits is applying a session-aware front-end prompt hook. It estimates input tokens and offers selectable token budgets before generation, directly balancing response length and API constraints.

How do I start using token budget control for my AI assistant prompts?▼

To start using token budget control, tell your AI assistant to respond with a brief version before answering your next question. This triggers the depth selection mechanism, allowing you to manage token usage immediately.

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