tokentrim 4.0x limit extension
Yes. tokentrim can extend Claude Code limits about 4 times longer by compacting conversation history. Install the full version, enable the compaction window, and the toolkit does the rest on your machine.
How it works for a single Claude Code session
- Clone the repo or add the plugin.
- Run Claude Code as usual; tokentrim trims each tool output and reads files in ranges.
- The full install activates the “compaction window” that summarizes earlier turns.
- When the token budget is near its limit, tokentrim spools excess output to disk and re‑plays only the compacted history.
Result: the same conversation runs up to 4.0x longer before hitting the limit.
What you get and the cost
- Free local toolkit: all hooks, three strength profiles, replay command, dashboard, daily‑budget guard, cold‑cache alert.
- Pro upgrade (optional): hosted dashboard on any device, Monday digest, weekly budget alert at 80 %, Slack totals, up to 3 machines.
- Lifetime: $49 (one‑time, first 500 buyers)
- Monthly: $9 per month
Everything stays on your computer unless you choose the hosted dashboard. Requires Python 3.9+; works on macOS and Linux.
FAQ
Does the free version include the compaction window? No. The compaction window that yields the 4.0x extension is only in the full install, which is still free.
Will using tokentrim increase my Claude Code costs? On the author’s 135 real conversations, history re‑read dropped 75 % and billed cost fell roughly 55‑70 %. Trimming tool output alone saved 6.9 %.
Can I use tokentrim on multiple machines? The free version runs on any number of machines you install it on. Pro adds support for up to 3 machines with a hosted dashboard.
You can start extending your Claude Code limits now: tokentrim 4.0x limit extension
Updated 2026-11-02