# Optimizing Token Usage Practices — designpattern.fyi

> Actualizing token optimization across AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md and friends across five coding agent tools

- **Section**: Optimizing Token Usage Practices
- **Canonical URL**: https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/

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## Patterns in this Category


### [Claude Code Implementation](https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/part-i-claude-code/)
- **Summary**: Claude Code-specific token optimization strategies including compaction guidance, subagent routing, and session hygiene practices



### [Codex CLI Implementation](https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/part-ii-codex-cli/)
- **Summary**: OpenAI&#39;s Codex CLI implementation patterns including directory-walk concatenation, model tier assignment, and profile configuration



### [Antigravity CLI Implementation](https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/part-iii-antigravity-cli/)
- **Summary**: Antigravity CLI (Gemini) optimization strategies including GEMINI.md separation, Implementation Plan artifacts, and hook-based guardrails



### [Devin CLI Implementation](https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/part-iv-devin-cli/)
- **Summary**: Devin CLI token optimization including Skills vs Rules preferences, Playbook workflows, and lazy-loading mechanics



### [Cursor Implementation](https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/part-v-cursor/)
- **Summary**: Cursor-specific optimization including scoped .mdc rules, glob-based activation, Hooks-based enforcement, and subagent isolation



### [Repository Layout & Setup](https://designpattern.fyi/optimizing-token-usage-practices/part-vi-repo-layout/)
- **Summary**: Recommended repository structure and setup checklist for implementing token optimization across all five tools




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