token-efficiency

Compressed communication using symbols and abbreviations. Use when context is limited or brevity is needed.

Token Efficiency

Compressed communication for limited context windows.

Symbol System

Logic & Flow

SymbolMeaning
→leads to, implies
⇒transforms to
←rollback
&and
|or
»sequence/then
∴therefore
∵because

Status

SymbolMeaning
✅complete/pass
❌failed/error
⚠️warning
🔄in progress
⏳pending

Domains

SymbolDomain
⚡performance
🔍analysis
🛡️security
🏗️architecture

Abbreviations

  • cfg config
  • impl implementation
  • deps dependencies
  • val validation
  • perf performance
  • sec security
  • err error

Examples

Standard:

"The authentication system has a security vulnerability in the user validation function"

Compressed:

auth.js:45 → 🛡️ sec risk in user val()

Standard:

"Build completed, now running tests, then deploying"

Compressed:

build ✅ » test 🔄 » deploy ⏳

When to Use

  • Context >75% full
  • Large codebase analysis
  • Complex multi-step workflows
  • User requests brevity