| name | context-optimization |
| description | Reduce context usage with MECW principles (keep under 50% of total window). Triggers: context pressure, token usage, MECW, context window, optimization, decomposition, workflow splitting, context management, token optimization Use when: context usage approaches 50% of window, tasks need decomposition, complex multi-step operations planned, context pressure is high DO NOT use when: simple single-step tasks with low context usage. DO NOT use when: already using mcp-code-execution for tool chains. Use this skill BEFORE starting complex tasks. Check context levels proactively. |
| category | conservation |
| token_budget | 150 |
| progressive_loading | true |
Context Optimization Hub
Quick Start
Orchestrate specialized modules for context optimization:
- mecw-principles: MECW theory and the 50% context rule
- mecw-assessment: Context analysis and risk identification
- subagent-coordination: Workflow decomposition and delegation
When to Use
- Automatic: Keywords:
context,tokens,optimization,MECW - MECW Threshold: When context usage approaches 50% of total window size
- Complex Tasks: For tasks requiring multiple steps or detailed analysis
Core Hub Responsibilities
- Assess context pressure and MECW compliance
- Route to appropriate specialized modules
- Coordinate subagent-based workflows
- Manage token budget allocation across modules
- Synthesize results from modular execution
Module Selection Strategy
def select_optimal_modules(context_situation, task_complexity):
if context_situation == "CRITICAL":
return ['mecw-assessment', 'subagent-coordination']
elif task_complexity == 'high':
return ['mecw-principles', 'subagent-coordination']
else:
return ['mecw-assessment']
Context Classification
| Utilization | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| < 30% | LOW | Continue normally |
| 30-50% | MODERATE | Monitor, apply principles |
| > 50% | CRITICAL | Immediate optimization required |
Integration Points
- Token Conservation: Receives usage strategies, returns MECW-compliant optimizations
- CPU/GPU Performance: Aligns context optimization with resource constraints
- MCP Code Execution: Delegates complex patterns to specialized MCP modules
Detailed Resources
For implementation details:
- MECW Theory: See
modules/mecw-principles.mdfor core concepts and 50% rule - Context Analysis: See
modules/mecw-assessment.mdfor risk identification - Workflow Delegation: See
modules/subagent-coordination.mdfor decomposition patterns