Optimizing Claude Code for Limited Token Budgets

At Meta, I can use Claude Code with unlimited tokens. But for personal use, I only have the 20/month pro plan. The question: how do I optimize for the best? How do I squeeze every drop of the tokens? Token Charging Mechanism The rate limit is 45 messages per 5-hour rolling window plus a weekly cap, shared across both claude.ai chat and Claude Code. Usage Pattern My usage splits sharply: ...

May 10, 2026