cost-optimizer

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the cost-optimizer skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. cost-optimizer is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: general-misc · Last updated: 2026-06-10

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Smart cost optimization skill for OpenClaw. Reduces API costs by 70-97% through intelligent model routing, session management, output efficiency, and free model usage. Includes 29 executable scripts for auditing, monitoring, backup/restore, health checks, and automated reporting. Walks user through setup on first activation.

About this skill (catalog notes)

cost-optimizer includes a dedicated installation section; pricing or quota commentary; at least one code block. At roughly 4,256 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.

Source: myclaw.ai
License: MIT
Original author: ndesv21
Indexed lastmod: 2026-06-10
Catalog position: General · general-misc
Indexed related skills: 10

How cost-optimizer fits the catalog

cost-optimizer sits in the General category under the general-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

This skill helps reduce your OpenClaw API costs by 70-97% through intelligent model routing, session management, and response efficiency.

What this skill does

cost-optimizer is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/open-optimise/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The cost-optimizer Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 116,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/open-optimise
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/open-optimise/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/open-optimise/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/open-optimise/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/open-optimise/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\open-optimise\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the cost-optimizer Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/open-optimise/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the cost-optimizer skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the cost-optimizer skill?

Use cost-optimizer when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use cost-optimizer" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the cost-optimizer skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. cost-optimizer is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/ndesv21/openclaw-master-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/open-optimise/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: ndesv21
Website: https://myclaw.ai

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

ndesv21. (2026). cost-optimizer [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/open-optimise/

BibTeX

@misc{open-optimise-2026,
  author    = {ndesv21},
  title     = {cost-optimizer [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/open-optimise/}
}

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