Still have spare tokens? Use /autoresearch
The article introduces a feature called /autoresearch that allows users to utilize spare tokens to automatically research any topic. It explains how the command works, enabling users to generate comprehensive research reports on demand. The post encourages readers to take advantage of this tool if they have excess tokens available.
Background
- The article refers to "spare tokens" in the context of large language model (LLM) APIs — services like OpenAI's GPT or Anthropic's Claude that charge per token (roughly per word) processed. Users on subscription or prepaid plans sometimes have underused monthly token allowances.
- /autoresearch is a slash-command feature (likely built into a third-party tool like TypingMind, Ollama, or a custom frontend) that automates multi-step research: it breaks a user's question into sub-queries, searches the web, visits pages, reads them, and synthesizes findings into a report.
- The post targets power users who want to turn leftover API credits into automated, thorough research reports rather than one-off Q&A — essentially using wasted capacity as a research assistant.