markdown-token-optimizer

name	markdown-token-optimizer
description	Analyze markdown files for token efficiency and reduce context-window bloat. **UTILITY SKILL**. DO NOT USE FOR: code optimization, general file editing, non-markdown files. TRIGGERS: optimize markdown, reduce tokens, token count, token bloat, too many tokens, make concise, shrink file, file too large, optimize for AI, token efficiency, verbose markdown, reduce file size.
license	MIT
metadata	{"author":"Microsoft","version":"1.0.0"}
compatibility	copilot-chat

Markdown Token Optimizer

This skill analyzes markdown files for token efficiency and reduces context-window bloat by identifying verbose patterns, duplicated content, and oversized sections, then suggesting concise revisions that preserve meaning while making documentation easier for AI systems to consume.

Triggers

USE FOR: analyze markdown files for token efficiency and reduce context-window bloat WHEN: "optimize markdown", "reduce tokens", "token count", "token bloat", "too many tokens", "make concise", "shrink file", "file too large", "optimize for AI", "token efficiency", "verbose markdown", "reduce file size" DO NOT USE FOR: code optimization, general file editing, non-markdown files

Steps

1. Count - Calculate tokens (~4 chars = 1 token), report totals
2. Scan - Find patterns: emojis, verbosity, duplication, large blocks
3. Suggest - Table with location, issue, fix, savings estimate
4. Summary - Current/potential/savings with top recommendations

See ANTI-PATTERNS.md for detection patterns and OPTIMIZATION-PATTERNS.md for techniques.

Rules

• Suggest only (no auto-modification)
• Preserve clarity in all optimizations
• SKILL.md target: <500 tokens, references: <1000 tokens

Examples

• "Optimize this SKILL.md for tokens"
• "Count tokens in references/SCORING.md"

Troubleshooting

High token count? Check for emojis, repeated headings, or verbose tables.

MCP Tools

Tool	Purpose
None	CLI-only; uses local file tools

CLI fallback: Primary mode is CLI-based. No MCP servers required.

References

• OPTIMIZATION-PATTERNS.md - Optimization techniques
• ANTI-PATTERNS.md - Token-wasting patterns