How does Claude prompt caching work?

Mark static prompt chunks with `cache_control: {"type": "ephemeral"}`. Reuses within TTL cost 10% input rate. Stack statics first.

What's the fastest way to prune Claude context?

Reverse-walk messages, estimate tokens (chars/4), keep recent pairs under budget. Summarize olds into one message.

Is Claude Batch API worth 24-hour waits?

Yes for batch jobs like content gen. 50% cheaper. Poll status, collect morning after.

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Claude API Cost Optimization: 60% Token Slash via Caching, Batching, and Ruthless Pruning

Your Claude API tab is hemorrhaging cash. Here's how one dev slashed it 60% with caching, batching, and brutal context cuts. Skeptical? The code doesn't lie.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Chart of 60% token cost reduction in Claude API production usage

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Prompt caching slashes static input costs to 10% on repeats—game-changer for agents. 𝕏
Aggressive pruning + summarization keeps history lean without brain fade. 𝕏
Batch API halves non-urgent costs; route models smartly to avoid Opus overkill. 𝕏

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