AI Engineering

Apr 2, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Cut Claude Code’s Fluff with 8 Lines: Slash Output Tokens by 63%

By adding an eight‑line CLAUDE.md file that suppresses polite openings, repetitions, and unnecessary explanations, developers reduced Claude Code’s output token count by 63% without losing information, achieving up to 75% shorter code reviews and 64% shorter concept explanations, as verified by independent benchmarks.