Claude Token-Saving Prompt Guide

Save Claude Tokens Chats & Prompts - Start new chats for unrelated tasks - Write complete prompts - Keep prompts concise - Batch related requests Projects & Files - Use Projects for reusable context - Upload only necessary files - Keep Project Instructions focused Outputs & Examples - Request shorter outputs - Set clear word or bullet limits - Use examples only when needed Models & Tools - Avoid unnecessary web searches - Avoid unnecessary tools and connectors - Use efficient models for simple tasks - Use lower effort when deep reasoning isn't needed API Prompt Caching - Cache repeatedly used context - Separate stable context from changing inputs Claude Code - Keep CLAUDE.md concise - Use /clear for unrelated tasks - Use /compact in long sessions - Store long-term project state in files Inputs & Format - Avoid huge copy-pastes - Share only relevant excerpts - Specify the exact output format Simple Formula - Less repeated context - Less irrelevant context - Shorter outputs - Less unnecessary reasoning - Fewer unnecessary tool calls