# What is Prompt caching?

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/glossary/prompt-cache/
> Last updated: 2026-04-18
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# What is Prompt caching?

Reusing a previously-sent prompt prefix (system message, tool list, large context) at a fraction of the normal token cost. Anthropic's ephemeral cache has a 5-minute TTL. Pins system prompts to slash routine-job cost by 60–90%.

## See also

- [OpenClaw: Cost Optimisation](https://openclawdatabase.com/openclaw/cost-optimisation/)

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