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token-cost-optimizer
Use before a large Copilot task when model choice, context size, or parallelism could drive up billed usage — estimate cost pressure early and apply Copilot-specific reduction tactics before you run
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# Token Cost Optimizer
Token Cost Optimizer is a proactive cost-control skill for GitHub Copilot. It helps you reduce
metered usage before and during a task by choosing the right model path, cutting unnecessary
context, and avoiding parallel work that burns credits without enough payoff.
## Why This is Copilot-Exclusive
GitHub Copilot now exposes cost-sensitive control surfaces that matter directly in the CLI:
- **Model pricing** for token-based usage across Copilot models
- **Premium request multipliers** that vary by model and feature surface
This skill focuses on Copilot-native levers such as `/model`, Auto model selection, `/compact`,