Compress prompts 40-60% using local LLM + embedding validation. Preserves all conditionals.
To add token-compressor to Claude, run the install command below or copy the ready-made config for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code further down. Restart your client after adding it and its tools show up in your next conversation.
Install
uvx token-compressor-mcp@0.1.1Install with your client
claude mcp add token-compressor -- uvx token-compressor-mcp@0.1.1
Run this in a terminal to add the server to Claude Code.
What this does
token-compressor exposes a set of tools to Claude over the Model Context Protocol. After you add it to claude_desktop_config.json (snippet above) and restart Claude Desktop, those tools become callable inside any conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install token-compressor?
Run the Claude Code command in the install section to add token-compressor to Claude Code, or copy the ready-made config for your client from the install section on this page. Restart your client afterwards and the tools appear in your next conversation.
Which clients work with token-compressor?
This page carries setup and config for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code. Any other MCP client that accepts a standard server config can connect to token-compressor as well.
Does token-compressor need an API key?
This listing does not ask for an API key or any environment variables.
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