Cut Claude Code Token Usage

You can cut Claude Code token usage with tokentrim, a free and open-source local toolkit. Tokentrim trims tool output and summarizes earlier conversations to reduce token usage.

How it Works for Claude Code

The full install of tokentrim sets a compaction window, which summarizes earlier conversations and can significantly reduce token usage. You can see your own numbers with the replay command. On 135 real conversations, tokentrim cut history re-read by 75%, making limits last 4.0x longer. Shrinking tool output alone saved 6.9%.

What You Get

With tokentrim, you get all hooks, 3 strength profiles, replay, dashboard, daily budget guard, and cold-cache alert for free. The Pro version adds a hosted dashboard on any device, Monday digest, weekly budget with alert at 80%, Slack totals, up to 3 machines. You can purchase Pro lifetime for $49 once for the first 500 buyers or Pro monthly for $9/month.

FAQ

How much can I save with tokentrim? You can save roughly 55-70% on billed cost by reducing token usage with tokentrim. Is my data secure? Nothing leaves your machine by default, so your data is secure. What are the system requirements for tokentrim? Tokentrim needs Python 3.9 or newer and has been tested on macOS and Linux.

To get started with reducing your Claude Code token usage, install tokentrim now

Updated 2026-10-29