Dev burns 80% token limit by misusing Claude /simplify on entire codebase
theshawwn · x · 2026-08-27
A developer attempted to use Claude's /simplify feature, intended for small commits, on an entire codebase. Usage hit 75% in just 10 minutes. When warned of the token limit, the model halted all sub-agents, leaving the dev with 80% usage for no actual result.
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