Maximizing the value of your Claude Code sessions

Claude Code users can reduce token costs and improve session efficiency by clearing context between tasks, maintaining consistent model settings, using @-mentions for files, and running `/compact` before breaks to preserve prompt cache. The article explains that token usage varies significantly depending on workflow choices—the same task can cost different amounts depending on how many files are read and how much irrelevant context accumulates in the conversation. Efficient token use means ensuring tokens are spent on relevant work rather than processing unnecessary files and conversation history.