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

Links

• Support: support@ikkf.info
• Demystify: https://demystify.website
• IKKF: https://ikkf.info