Token Efficient — Development skill for Claude Code

token-efficient

Adapted from [drona23/claude-token-efficient](https://github.com/drona23/claude-token-efficient) for Perplexity Computer.

One SKILL.md file. Drop it in. Cuts the filler Perplexity Computer adds to every response — narrated tool calls, sycophantic openers, post-action summaries, redundant confirmations — without losing any useful signal.

The Problem

By default, Perplexity Computer:

• Opens with "Great question!" / "Sure!" / "Happy to help!"
• Narrates every tool call: "Let me search for that...", "Now I'll read the file..."
• Summarizes what it just did after doing it: "I've successfully created the file at /path/..."
• Restates your question before answering it
• Adds "Let me know if you need anything else!" to everything
• Creates todo lists for 2-step tasks
• Delegates to subagents when one direct tool call would suffice
• Over-qualifies simple answers with unnecessary caveats

All of this costs tokens. None of it adds value.

The Fix

Upload `SKILL.md` to your Perplexity Computer skills. It activates on every session automatically.

What It Fixes

#	Problem	Fix
1	Sycophantic openers/closers	No filler phrases — just answer
2	Narrated tool usage	Execute tools silently
3	Post-action summaries	If the user can see the result, don't describe it
4	Restating the question	Answer directly
5	Redundant file confirmations	File is visible in UI — don't narrate the path
6	Unnecessary todo lists	Just do the task if it's under 3 steps
7	Over-delegation to subagents	Direct tool call when one call is enough
8	Decorative Unicode	Plain hyphens and straight quotes only
9	Excessive caveats	Save qualifications for genuine edge cases
10	Pre-action planning narration	Do, don't announce

Profiles

Profile	Best For
Universal	Any Perplexity Computer session
Coding	Dev work, code review, debugging in th