Tokenadevstoken-optimizer

Best alternative to token-optimizer

Tokenade is the best alternative to token-optimizer — Universal token-optimization engine for AI coding agents — native hooks for 18 agents combine output filtering, semantic code search, skeleton compression, sandboxed execution, MCP proxying and a live savings dashboard in a single dependency-free binary.

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Output Filtering

Format-aware compactors cover git, cargo, kubectl, terraform, docker and more — 60–99% reduction on the noisiest commands. Command rewriting further trims source-side before the shell even runs.

Output Filtering

16 bash compression handlers in Active Compression v5. Less coverage than rtk's 100+ filters but integrated into a broader quality-aware system.

Semantic Code Search

Finds the most relevant files for a task and sends only those to the model, instead of the whole repo. Runs fully on-device with no external vector database and no model downloads — fast even on large codebases.

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Third-Party MCP Optimization

tokenade mcp-proxy wraps any third-party MCP server's launch command in the agent's MCP config, so every tool result (verbose JSON, logs, console output) is folded on the way back — set once, not per call. Image results pass through untouched.

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Mechanism Breadth

The only tool combining output filtering + semantic search + skeleton compression + sandbox execution + MCP proxying + secret redaction + content-addressed cache in a single binary. On the open THOL benchmark (Claude Code 2.1.183 campaign) it is the only tool measured significantly cheaper than the control: cost ratio 0.84 [0.72, 0.95], 120/120 successful runs.

Mechanism Breadth

Strong multi-layer coverage — context compression + quality scoring + output filtering + dashboard. Focuses on Claude Code; multi-agent support is more limited.

Pricing

Freemium: works without an account (10M tokens offered per machine to try); a free account raises that to 10M tokens saved per month on unlimited machines. Pro at $19.90/mo (€19.90 incl. tax) covers 100M/month, then optional pay-as-you-save at $0.20 excl. tax (€0.20 incl. tax) per extra million saved. Enterprise on quote ([email protected]).

Pricing

Free for personal/small team use (PolyForm Noncommercial). Commercial use requires a paid license — the only tool in this comparison with a license restriction.

token-optimizer at a glance

token-optimizer starts at Free (PolyForm Noncommercial). Multi-platform Claude Code plugin with a 7-signal quality score, smart compaction with progressive checkpoints, AST-based structure maps (180K file → 250 tokens), and a full HTML dashboard — PolyForm Noncommercial license.

Pros

  • Comprehensive multi-layer approach: structural + runtime compression + quality scoring
  • AST structure map achieves 95–99% compression on large files (180K → 250 tokens)
  • Quality scoring prevents context degradation mid-session (7-signal score)
  • Dashboard: per-turn costs, model mix, skill adoption, drift detection
  • Works across multiple platforms: Claude Code, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Codex

Cons

  • PolyForm Noncommercial license — commercial use requires a paid license
  • Complex setup on non-Claude Code platforms
  • Heavy Python dependency on local environments
  • No transparent API for third-party integrations

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