Claude project file bloat causes token explosion; skill partitioning reduces size by 90%
SoCal_Hunter · reddit · 2026-08-30
In large projects, the Claude.md file grows naturally (recording rules, status updates), causing every new session to ingest massive context, hitting limits or spiking costs. The author experimented with the skills mechanism to partition the project into virtual skills (e.g., separate files for UI, DB, art assets), loading only relevant sections. This reduced the Claude.md size by 90%.
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