Claude Code Token Saver

Name: Claude Code Token Saver
Author: csabakecskemeti

@csabakecskemeti

About Claude Code Token Saver

The MCP server allows users to utilize user-defined and/or local LLMs in Clause Code to handle smaller, straightforward tasks and save tokens.

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cc-token-saver": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "<path>/cc_token_saver_mcp/server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Claude Code Token Saver?

Claude Code Token Saver is an MCP server that reduces token usage in Claude Code by delegating simple tasks—like code snippet generation, documentation, and basic Q&A—to a local LLM, reserving Claude Code for complex coordination and architecture decisions.

How to use Claude Code Token Saver?

Set up the MCP server and configure Claude Code to use it. Claude Code automatically tries the local LLM first for simple tasks; you invoke the server’s tools (e.g., query_local_llm) through standard MCP tool calls. No special commands beyond normal MCP configuration are required.

Key features of Claude Code Token Saver

Delegates simple tasks to your local LLM automatically.
Exposes local LLM as MCP tools for Claude Code.
Saves premium tokens for complex reasoning workflows.
Supports code generation, refactoring, documentation, and reviews.
Works with any local LLM compatible with the MCP server.

Use cases of Claude Code Token Saver

Generating boilerplate or example code without using premium tokens.
Performing quick code reviews and refactoring tasks locally.
Writing documentation and answering basic programming questions.
Offloading simple, repetitive coding tasks to conserve token budgets.
Keeping Claude Code focused on multi-step architecture decisions.

FAQ from Claude Code Token Saver

What tasks does the local LLM handle?

Simple tasks such as code snippet generation, basic refactoring, documentation writing, code reviews, and basic Q&A.

How does Claude Code Token Saver decide which tasks to delegate?

Claude Code automatically tries the local LLM first for simple tasks; only complex reasoning and multi-step workflows are sent to Claude Code’s premium tokens.