token-efficiency
Compressed communication using symbols and abbreviations. Use when context is limited or brevity is needed.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/nickcrew/claude-cortex --skill token-efficiency- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads token-efficiency automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Token Efficiency
Compressed communication for limited context windows.
Symbol System
Logic & Flow
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| → | leads to, implies |
| ⇒ | transforms to |
| ← | rollback |
| & | and |
| | | or |
| » | sequence/then |
| ∴ | therefore |
| ∵ | because |
Status
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ✅ | complete/pass |
| ❌ | failed/error |
| ⚠️ | warning |
| 🔄 | in progress |
| ⏳ | pending |
Domains
| Symbol | Domain |
|---|---|
| ⚡ | performance |
| 🔍 | analysis |
| 🛡️ | security |
| 🏗️ | architecture |
Abbreviations
cfgconfigimplimplementationdepsdependenciesvalvalidationperfperformancesecsecurityerrerror
Examples
Standard:
"The authentication system has a security vulnerability in the user validation function"
Compressed:
auth.js:45 → 🛡️ sec risk in user val()
Standard:
"Build completed, now running tests, then deploying"
Compressed:
build ✅ » test 🔄 » deploy ⏳
When to Use
- Context >75% full
- Large codebase analysis
- Complex multi-step workflows
- User requests brevity
FAQ
What does the token-efficiency skill do?
Compressed communication using symbols and abbreviations. Use when context is limited or brevity is needed.
How do I install token-efficiency?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/nickcrew/claude-cortex --skill token-efficiency in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/token-efficiency/ (personal) or .claude/skills/token-efficiency/ (project).
Which AI agents can use token-efficiency?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is token-efficiency safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains token-efficiency?
It is published by nickcrew in nickcrew/claude-cortex. It has 228 recorded installs.
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