10 tools to stop wasting 80% of your Claude Code context window
bibryam · x · 2026-09-22
- The cited article argues Claude counts tokens, not messages, so optimizing token usage directly extends your usage limits
- The thread lists 10 tools to cut Claude Code token burn:
- Caveman Claude: makes the model reply in caveman speak, cutting 65-75% of output tokens with no accuracy loss (repo at 107k stars)
- RTK (Rust Token Killer): dependency-free Rust proxy filtering terminal output, 60-90% reduction
- Code Review Graph: Tree-sitter graph so Claude reads only what matters, 49x reduction on large monorepos
- Context Mode: dumps raw output into SQLite instead of context, 98% reduction on logs/GitHub
- Plus Claude Token Optimizer and more, claiming 90% savings via setup prompts
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