Show HN: Terse, a Claude Code plugin that halves reply length by cutting filler
A developer has released a plugin for Claude Code called 'Terse' designed to reduce the verbosity of AI responses by removing filler and conversational fluff. The tool aims to improve efficiency and lower token costs for users who find the default AI output style overly wordy.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend in AI optimization, where users are seeking more control over the persona and efficiency of large language models in professional workflows.
I struggle with the way Claude Code speaks to me. Every single question comes back as an essay. Slogans, metaphors, a recap of what it just did, "it's not X, it's Y". Every. Single. Time.
Claude's own "concise" mode shortens it, somewhat, but keeps the the rest of the slop.
I tried system prompts, those got forgotten after a couple of turns. I tried looking for plugins but none consistently made Claude speak normally. Some where slash commands, other solved for token use, others solved for neurodivergence. None of them made Claude speak normally.
I just wanted to not read an essay and make Claude get to the point fast, every single time.
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