Estimate Prompt Token Usage Before You Send
AI costs and context limits scale with tokens, not just characters. This tool provides a practical token estimate so you can trim prompts and avoid model context overflows.
Why Token Estimation Matters
- Control API costs for long prompts.
- Fit instructions + context inside model limits.
- Reduce noisy or repetitive prompt sections.
Need a quick plain-text check first? Use the Character Counter before token planning.
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