token-hygiene
Installation
SKILL.md
Token Hygiene — Context Overhead Audit
Monthly audit of system files that inflate every Claude Code conversation's token cost. Reports metrics, flags issues, and recommends actions. Does NOT modify files automatically.
Why This Matters
Every Claude Code conversation loads your system context before you type anything:
| Source | What it is | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| CLAUDE.md | Project instructions | 2,000-10,000 tokens |
| MEMORY.md | Auto-memory (if enabled) | 1,000-6,000 tokens |
| Skill descriptions | One line per installed skill | 50-80 tokens each |
| MCP tool listings | Every registered tool | ~15 tokens each |
| Hooks & plugins | System reminders | 500-2,500 tokens |
A typical setup can burn 15,000-35,000 tokens per conversation just on system context — before you ask a single question. This skill measures that overhead and tells you where to cut.