Cost Optimization Stack

Cost Optimization Stack

cheaper. same output.

Cost Optimization Stack

3 changes that cut your Claude Code bill. Caching, batching, model routing, prompt compression.

3 changes. One compound effect.

Each strategy stacks. Apply all three and you hit 80% savings.

Shorthand reasoning format that compresses chain-of-thought into dense, token-efficient notation. Same quality output, fraction of the cost. The model understands it perfectly.

Every MCP server loads its full schema into context on every call. A CLI tool loads nothing: it just runs and returns. Replace MCP tools with lightweight CLI wrappers wherever possible.

Most sessions carry dead context: old file contents, stale tool schemas, irrelevant history. Aggressively prune what the model sees. Only load what it needs for the current task.

What the numbers look like

Same task. Optimized vs unoptimized session.

*Estimates based on community benchmarks and documented results.

Two quick wins most people miss

No setup required.

Fixes a known issue causing 10-20x token drain from broken cache invalidation.

Pro plan includes $20/mo. Max plan includes $100/mo (5x). Check Settings > Usage.

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Drop it in and start saving on the next session.

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