token-saver

Route routine coding tasks to cheaper models like Ollama or Haiku.

2|7|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chidekina/aria-superpowers --skill token-saver
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: token-saver
Source: https://github.com/chidekina/aria-superpowers/tree/main/skills/token-saver
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chidekina/aria-superpowers --skill token-saver

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reduces Claude Code API costs by routing simple tasks to free or cheaper tools when appropriate, enabling cost-efficient AI-assisted work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tiered model routing: send routine tasks to Ollama (free), cheap alternatives like Haiku, and reserve high-cost models for hard problems.
  • Triggers and guidance: clear signals to switch tools based on task type and desired accuracy or latency.
  • Real-world scenarios: code reviews, summaries, translations, and lookups where low-cost tooling suffices.

Quick Start

Route simple tasks to Ollama first to reduce costs and observe savings.

Frequently Asked Questions about token-saver

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

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How do I reduce Claude Code API costs by routing simple tasks to cheaper models?

Reduce Claude Code API costs by applying tiered routing policies that send routine coding tasks, summaries, and lookups to free or cheaper alternatives like Ollama or Haiku, reserving high-cost models for harder problems.

Can I use Ollama with Claude Code to handle routine coding tasks for free?

Yes, you can route routine coding tasks from Claude Code to Ollama to leverage free local models. The Skill defines explicit triggers and model mappings to safely switch tools based on task type and desired latency.

What is tiered model routing for cost-efficient AI-assisted work?

Tiered model routing is a policy-based approach that assigns tasks to different models based on complexity, sending simple lookups to Ollama, mid-tier work to Haiku or Sonnet, and reserving expensive models for hard problems to optimize costs.

When should I switch from a high-cost model to Haiku or Sonnet?

Switch to Haiku or Sonnet for routine coding tasks, code reviews, summaries, translations, and lookups where low-cost tooling suffices. Reserve high-cost models for complex problems that require deeper reasoning and higher accuracy.

Does Claude Code model routing require specific dependencies or components to work?

No specific dependencies or components are required. The Skill provides setup guidance and tiered routing policies with explicit triggers and model mappings for safe, cost-aware usage directly within your existing environment.

What are the limitations of routing Claude Code tasks to cheaper alternatives?

Routing tasks to cheaper alternatives is limited by accuracy and latency requirements. Complex problems requiring deep reasoning should not be routed to low-cost models like Ollama or Haiku to avoid compromising output quality.