Token Optimizer FAQs

Question 1

What are ghost tokens in Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Ghost tokens are redundant or unnecessary data points in your context window, such as duplicate instructions, oversized memory files, or unused MCP tool definitions that consume your token limit without adding value.

Question 2

How does the auditing process identify inefficiencies?

Accepted Answer

It dispatches six parallel agents to audit specific areas: CLAUDE.md, MEMORY.md, Skills, MCP servers, commands, and advanced settings to find size issues, duplication, and overhead.

Question 3

Does this skill work with Codex environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Token Optimizer includes a dedicated Codex runtime workflow that activates automatically when a Codex environment or the TOKEN_OPTIMIZER_RUNTIME=codex variable is detected.

Question 4

How much context window space can I realistically save?

Accepted Answer

Users typically see a 5-15% recovery through basic configuration and documentation cleanup, while advanced smart compaction management can recover 25% or more of the context window.

Question 5

Is it safe to use Token Optimizer on my existing project files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The tool follows a safety-first approach by creating full backups of all configurations before making changes and requiring explicit user approval for every optimization diff presented.

Token Optimizer

Key Features

Use Cases

Token Optimizer

Key Features

Use Cases