Triggers: verbose, bloat, concise, compress, direct, efficient response Eliminates response bloat including emojis, filler words, hedging language, hype, and unnecessary framing. Includes termination and directness guidelines.
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February 1, 2026
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.claude/skills/response-compression/## Table of Contents - [Elimination Rules](#elimination-rules) - [Before/After Transformations](#beforeafter-transformations) - [Termination Guidelines](#termination-guidelines) - [Directness Guidelines](#directness-guidelines) - [Quick Reference Checklist](#quick-reference-checklist) - [Token Impact](#token-impact) - [Integration](#integration) # Response Compression Eliminate response bloat to save 200-400 tokens per response while maintaining clarity. ## Elimination Rules ### ELIMINATE | Category | Examples | Replacement | |----------|----------|-------------| | **Decorative Emojis** | `--` | (remove entirely) | | **Filler Words** | "just", "simply", "basically", "essentially" | (remove or rephrase) | | **Hedging Language** | "might", "could", "perhaps", "potentially", "I think" | Use factual statements | | **Hype Words** | "powerful", "amazing", "seamless", "robust", "elegant" | Use precise descriptors | | **Conversational Framing** | "Let's dive in", "Now that we've", "Moving forward" | Start with content | | **Transitions** | "Furthermore", "Additionally", "In conclusion" | (remove, use structure) | | **Call-to-Action** | "Feel free to", "Don't hesitate to", "Let me know if" | (remove from endings) | ### PRESERVE (When Appropriate) | Category | Example | When to Use | |----------|---------|-------------| | **Status Indicators** | `[pass] [fail] [warn]` | In structured output, checklists | | **Technical Precision** | Exact error messages | When debugging | | **Safety Warnings** | Critical info about data loss | Always preserve | | **Context Setting** | Brief necessary background | When user lacks context | ## Before/After Transformations ### Example 1: Opening Bloat **Before** (68 tokens): ``` Great question! I'd be happy to help you understand how this works. The bloat detector is a powerful tool that analyzes your codebase and provides comprehensive insights into potential issues... ``` **After** (28 tokens): ``` The bloat detector analyzes codeba