How to install token-optimizer-mcp in Claude Desktop

Context-window optimization: caching, compression & smart file tools that cut tokens 60-90%.

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Steps

1Install Node.js 18 or newer (for npx)
2In Claude Desktop open Settings → Developer → Edit Config
3Add the entry below. If the file already has "mcpServers", add just the inner entry
4Quit and reopen Claude Desktop

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "token-optimizer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ooples/token-optimizer-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Environment variable	Required	What it is
TOKEN_OPTIMIZER_CACHE_DIR	No	Directory path for cache storage (optional, defaults to ~/.token-optimizer-cache)

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