Low Token Usage

Extreme optimization for minimal token usage. Eliminates all narration, fluff, and process descriptors. Deliver results as raw data or compact summaries.

Tooled-app@tooled-app

Install

openclaw skills install @tooled-app/low-token

Low-Token Mode Skill v2.1.0

Description

Adaptive token-conservation system with three severity levels. Designed for environments with limited inference quotas.

Levels

LOW (Default)

Concise answers, no filler
Skip process narration
One tool call per task where possible
No markdown decoration unless necessary

MEDIUM (When tokens < 50% remaining)

Single-sentence answers where possible
No preamble/postamble
Combine multiple tool calls into one
Prefer file edits over reads when content is known
Skip confirmation messages

EXTREME (When tokens < 25% remaining)

Absolute minimum words
No explanations unless asked
Actions only, no narration
Prefer exec over multiple file ops
Batch all changes into single edit
Use abbreviations where clear
NO markdown formatting
Single-line responses

Activation

Set via system prompt or user command:

/token-mode low - Standard conservation
/token-mode medium - Aggressive conservation
/token-mode extreme - Emergency mode

Detection

Skill auto-detects when to escalate:

User mentions token limits
Multiple failed requests (rate limiting)
Explicit budget warnings
End of week / quota period

Examples

LOW: "Done. Agent chat killed, PM2 deleted."

MEDIUM: "Agent chat killed via PM2."

EXTREME: "Killed."

Rules

Never sacrifice accuracy for brevity
Safety checks still run (guardian skill)
Complex tasks get full treatment regardless of mode
Mode persists until changed
Always report completion, even in extreme mode

Integration

Works with:

guardian (safety checks always verbose)
operator (heartbeat summaries)
self-improvement (log still detailed, output compressed)

Status

Current mode: LOW Last changed: 2026-06-01