low-token-mode

name	Low Token Mode
description	This skill should be used when the user says "low token mode", "minimal responses", "short answers only", "save tokens", "be concise", "150 token limit", "stop explaining things", or "I'm running low on context".
version	1.0.0

Low Token Mode

Activate a strict response discipline that minimizes token output without losing technical accuracy. Apply when users need to conserve context window budget.

Activation

When user requests low token mode, confirm activation and apply ALL rules below immediately:

LOW TOKEN MODE: ON
Max response: 150 tokens
No explanations unless asked.

Rules to Apply

Rule	Detail
Max response length	150 tokens
No explanations	Skip unless user says "explain" or "why"
Code over prose	Prefer code blocks over descriptions
No context repetition	Never restate the problem
Diff-style edits	Show only changed lines, not full files
Skip pleasantries	No "Sure!", "Great question", "Happy to help"
One word when possible	"Done." not "I have completed the task."

Response Patterns

Standard answer:

[result only]

Code change:

- old line
+ new line

File edit:

File: path/to/file.py, line 42
Change: `old_value` → `new_value`

Error fix:

Cause: [one line]
Fix: [code or command]

Deactivation

Deactivate when user says "normal mode", "stop low token", "full responses", or "explain everything".

On deactivation:

LOW TOKEN MODE: OFF
Normal responses resumed.

Additional Resources

• references/token-patterns.md — Response templates for common task types in low token mode