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token-budget-advisor

Estimate token consumption and select response depth for Claude.

1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
Search Tags:#Claude Code#token budget#token estimation#response control#depth selection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Xabilimon1/TBA-Token-Budget-Advisor-Claude-Code --skill token-budget-advisor-xabilimon1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: token-budget-advisor
Source: https://github.com/Xabilimon1/TBA-Token-Budget-Advisor-Claude-Code/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Xabilimon1/TBA-Token-Budget-Advisor-Claude-Code --skill token-budget-advisor-xabilimon1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, tiktoken, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides token consumption estimates and allows you to choose the depth of Claude's response before it is generated, enhancing control over the conversation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token Estimation: Pre-response token estimates at 4 depth levels (25% - 100%).
  • Depth Selection: Choose the level of detail (Essential, Moderate, Detailed, Exhaustive) for Claude's response.
  • Use Case: Before asking Claude to explain a complex topic, you can estimate the token usage and select a response depth that fits your needs.

Quick Start

Run the skill with your prompt and choose the depth level: tba --text "Explain how Transformer architecture works" --depth 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions about token-budget-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate token consumption for Claude Code responses before generation?▼

Token consumption estimates are calculated pre-response using tiktoken benchmarking, allowing you to project usage at four depth levels before Claude generates an answer.

Can I control the answer depth and length of Claude responses?▼

You can control response depth by selecting from four levels: Essential, Moderate, Detailed, or Exhaustive, dictating the length and detail of Claude's answers.

How do I set response depth using a prompt in Claude Code?▼

Run the token budget script with your text and desired depth flag, such as `tba --text "your prompt" --depth 50%`, to configure the response detail level.

Do I need Python and tiktoken to estimate token budgets?▼

Yes, estimating token consumption requires a Python 3.8+ environment with the tiktoken library installed to perform the benchmarking calculations for depth selection.

What is the difference between Essential and Exhaustive depth selection?▼

Depth selection ranges from 25% to 100%, where Essential provides brief answers and Exhaustive generates comprehensive, detailed explanations tailored to your token budget.

Why does my token estimation fail when running the depth selection script?▼

Token estimation fails if the Python environment lacks the tiktoken dependency or uses a Python version older than 3.8, which are required for accurate benchmarking.

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