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A cross-tool skill that makes AI coding agents write less code and less prose, cutting output tokens and LLM API costs.

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What is it?

Honey (I Shrunk the AI) is a coding skill for AI agents that targets the output tokens they spend. It pushes the agent to take the cheapest route to a solution: it first asks whether code is needed at all, then prefers the standard library, language-native features, existing dependencies, and short edits before writing larger blocks. It also trims filler prose and answers first.

When one agent hands work to another, Honey switches to a denser, lossless format such as compact JSON or its own ESON format. Input validation, error handling, auth, secrets, migrations, and deletions are excluded from compression, so the agent does not cut corners on safety-relevant code. Intensity levels (lite, full, ultra) are chosen automatically from the request.

The skill works across Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, Kiro, and several other agents. Claude Code users install it from a plugin marketplace and toggle it with a /honey command.

Key features

  • 01Walks a minimal-code ladder (stdlib, language-native, existing dependency, one line) before writing new code.
  • 02Cuts filler prose and puts the answer first.
  • 03Switches agent-to-agent handoffs to compact, lossless formats such as compact JSON or ESON.
  • 04Keeps validation, error handling, auth, secrets, and migrations uncompressed.
  • 05Chooses lite, full, or ultra intensity automatically from each request.
  • 06Installs as a plugin for Claude Code and as rule files for other supported agents.

Use cases

  • Reducing token spend for teams running Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex on daily coding tasks.
  • Keeping agent-generated diffs small and easier to review.
  • Lowering LLM API bills for automated coding agents that make many calls.
  • Making multi-agent pipelines cheaper by compressing the messages agents pass between each other.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Add the marketplace in Claude Code

    /plugin marketplace add Green-PT/honey-for-devs
  2. 2

    Install the honey plugin

    /plugin install honey@greenpt
  3. 3

    Run /honey once to turn it on

    /honey

Things to know

  • The README's install steps cover only Claude Code; other platforms need the separate setup guide.
  • The benchmarks are author-run, and savings are smaller on Exercism tasks and flat on total cost in a real Cline loop.

In collections

Claude Code tools, skills & pluginsOpen-source AI agent frameworks & appsAI coding assistants & agents

Topics

#ai-agents#llm#token-optimization#prompt-engineering#claude-code#cursor#developer-tools#agents#ai#claude

FAQ

What is honey-for-devs?
A cross-tool skill that makes AI coding agents write less code and less prose, cutting output tokens and LLM API costs. Honey (I Shrunk the AI) is a coding skill for AI agents that targets the output tokens they spend. It pushes the agent to take the cheapest route to a solution: it first asks whether code is needed at all, then prefers the standard library, language-native features, existing dependencies, and short edits before writing larger blocks. It also trims filler prose and answers first.
Is honey-for-devs free to use? What license does it have?
honey-for-devs is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is honey-for-devs still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to honey-for-devs was on Oct 18, 2026.
What can I use honey-for-devs for?
Reducing token spend for teams running Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex on daily coding tasks. Keeping agent-generated diffs small and easier to review. Lowering LLM API bills for automated coding agents that make many calls. Making multi-agent pipelines cheaper by compressing the messages agents pass between each other.
How do I install honey-for-devs?
Add the marketplace in Claude Code: /plugin marketplace add Green-PT/honey-for-devs Install the honey plugin: /plugin install honey@greenpt Run /honey once to turn it on: /honey
Where can I get honey-for-devs?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Green-PT/honey-for-devs

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