prompt-cache-optimizer
Agent BuildingOptimize token usage through prompt caching and compression
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Prompt Cache Optimizer Skill
Reduces token costs by 50-90% through intelligent caching and compression.
When to Activate
- Large context windows (>50K tokens)
- Repeated similar queries
- Long-running sessions
- Cost-conscious operations
Optimization Layers
Layer 1: Semantic Caching
Query → Embedding → Similarity Search → Cache Hit/Miss
↓ ↓
Vector Store Return cached or call LLM
Cache hits provide 100% token savings with near-instant response.
Layer 2: Prompt Compression (LLMLingua-2)
- Light: 2-3x reduction, <5% accuracy impact
- Moderate: 5-7x reduction, 5-15% accuracy impact
- Aggressive: 10-20x reduction, requires validation
Layer 3: Strategic Context Placement
Mitigate "lost in the middle" problem:
- Place most important information at START and END
- Middle content has 30-50% lower retention
Layer 4: Hierarchical Memory Tiering
Working Memory (registers) → Always in context
FIFO Queue (L1/L2 cache) → Recent exchanges
Archival Memory (disk) → Semantic search only
Implementation Workflow
- Check semantic cache before any LLM call
- Compress context using appropriate level
- Structure placement - critical info at boundaries
- Tier management - evict low-importance content
- Cache response for future queries
Compression Decision Matrix
| Context Size | Latency Need | Accuracy Need | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| <10K tokens | Any | Any | No compression |
| 10K-50K | Low | High | Light (2-3x) |
| 10K-50K | High | Medium | Moderate (5-7x) |
| 50K-100K | Any | Medium | Aggressive (10-20x) |
| >100K | Any | Any | Hierarchical + Aggressive |
Key Patterns
Attention Sink Preservation
For streaming/long sessions, preserve first 4 tokens as attention sinks:
[attention_sinks (4 tokens)] + [rolling_window (window - 4)]
This maintains model coherence over infinite context.
Hybrid Search for RAG
Hybrid = Dense (semantic) + Sparse (BM25)
Fusion = Reciprocal Rank Fusion (RRF)
Achieves 50-100x document reduction with maintained relevance.
Metrics to Track
- Cache hit rate (target: >60%)
- Compression ratio achieved
- Accuracy impact (sample validation)
- Token savings per session
- Latency impact
Integration Points
- Pre-prompt: Apply compression
- Post-response: Cache result
- Session start: Load cached context
- Memory pressure: Tier eviction
Based on LLMLingua, GPTCache, MemGPT, and StreamingLLM research