Mcptoon – Token-efficient MCP CLI client

In plain words

Mcptoon is a command-line client for Model Context Protocol that reduces token usage by keeping tool schemas out of context windows. It syncs a single MCP configuration across multiple agents, allowing a 255-tool listing to cost 581 tokens instead of 71,929. The tool requires no dependencies and is designed for developers working with AI agents who need more efficient token management.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Sync one config to every agent (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, VS Code), run all servers as one stdio gateway. 255 tools: 71,929 to 8,282 tokens with --slim (tiktoken-measured, -88.5%). Zero deps, Apache-2.0.

One zero-dependency CLI for every MCP server and agent skill. Token optimization, tool discovery and context compression: 71,929 -> 581 tokens (-99.2%, measured), schemas stay out of context. One config for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, every agent. 341KB, pure Python. | 零依赖 CLI：管所有 MCP 工具与技能，工具发现省 99.2% token。 - activeing123/mcptoon

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