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Progressive Disclosure: How Production Skills Manage Token Economics
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Why Can't I Just Put Everything in One Big SKILL.md File?
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When Does the SKILL.md Body Get Loaded into Context?
Apr 16, 2026 · 9 min read
What is Progressive Disclosure in Claude Code Skills?
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Progressive Disclosure: What Are the Three Layers in Claude Code Skills?
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How Many Tokens Does Claude Use to Store My Skill Descriptions at Startup?
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How Does the Metadata Layer Work at Startup in Claude Code Skills?
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How Does Progressive Disclosure Save Tokens and Improve Performance?
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How Does Claude Decide What Skill Content to Load and When?
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How Are Reference Files Loaded on Demand in Claude Code Skills?
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Does Claude Read All My Skill Files Every Time I Start a Session?