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New CLI tool compresses tokens to cut AI coding costs
Original: Show HN: Token compression CLI to save Codex/Astra costs
A developer has released a command-line tool that compresses tokens before they are sent to AI coding assistants such as Codex and Astra, aiming to reduce API costs. The tool is being shared on Hacker News as a Show HN project, where users are evaluating whether compression can meaningfully lower bills without degrading code output quality.
Why now: Developers are looking for practical ways to cut the growing cost of AI coding assistants.
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- Show HN: Token compression CLI to save Codex/Astra costs · yolandac · 8
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