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markdown-token-optimizer

Analyzes markdown files for token efficiency. 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

microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure
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Install

npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure --skill markdown-token-optimizer

Use with your agent

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Install the markdown-token-optimizer skill, then use it as build context. Run: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure --skill markdown-token-optimizer. Then read the installed skill.md and follow its guidance to build or refactor my project.

Markdown Token Optimizer

This skill analyzes markdown files and suggests optimizations to reduce token consumption while maintaining clarity.

When to Use

  • Optimize markdown files for token efficiency
  • Reduce SKILL.md file size or check for bloat
  • Make documentation more concise for AI consumption

Workflow

  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

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