Tech & Energy
Prompt Token Savings Calculator
A bloated system prompt is paid for on every request. Cutting 500 tokens at 10k requests/day = real money.
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FAQ
Where to cut tokens? +
System prompts (one-time effort, multiplies forever), few-shot examples (replace with fine-tuning), output format instructions (use structured output APIs).
Worth caching? +
Yes — Anthropic and OpenAI cache reduces repeated prefix tokens to 10-50% of cost. Pays for itself instantly at 1k+ requests.