claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Excessive token consumption on simple queries (25k tokens for "what is 1+1") [2 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

The significant increase in token usage from 6k to 25k between versions 1.0.98 and 2.1.98 for a simple calculation suggests a potential regression or change in token calculation or usage tracking.

Guidance

• Verify the calculation or operation that consumes tokens to ensure it has not changed between versions, potentially affecting token usage.
• Compare the documentation or release notes of versions 1.0.98 and 2.1.98 to identify any changes in token usage or calculation.
• Check if there are any configuration options or settings that could be adjusted to reduce token consumption in version 2.1.98.
• Consider testing other simple operations to see if the increased token usage is specific to the "what is 1+1" query or a broader issue.

Notes

The exact cause of the increased token usage is unclear without more information about the changes between versions 1.0.98 and 2.1.98. The issue might be related to changes in the underlying algorithm, bug fixes, or new features that affect how tokens are counted.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Until the root cause is identified, consider using version 1.0.98 for operations where token usage needs to be minimized, as it has been observed to consume fewer tokens for the same operation.