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New CLI tool compresses tokens to cut Codex and Astra 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 services like OpenAI's Codex and Astra, aiming to reduce API billing costs. The tool is being shared on Hacker News under the Show HN banner, where users discuss whether token compression can preserve output quality while lowering spend.
Why now: Developers are actively looking for ways to cut rising AI API costs as coding assistant usage grows.
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