Meet Token Saver: An Open-Source MCP Extension Using Local Hybrid RAG to Cut Claude PDF Token Costs 90-99%
90-99% token savings on PDFs. Token Saver, a new open-source MCP extension, lets Claude users process documents locally without the API bill.
Why it matters
A practical tool that materially improves Claude's economics for document-heavy workflows—local hybrid RAG cuts API costs while preserving privacy. Relevant for practitioners managing Claude spend at scale.
The key facts
10 to knowToken reduction: 90-99% on PDF processing
Local hybrid RAG architecture (privacy-preserving)
Open-source MCP extension for Claude Desktop
Addresses Claude API token cost pain point for document workflows
Token Saver is an open-source MCP extension for Claude Desktop
Claims 90-99% reduction in PDF token consumption
Uses local Hybrid RAG architecture
Keeps documents local (no cloud transmission)
Targets cost reduction for Claude API users
Launched by MarkTechPost
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Publisher excerpt: Marktechpost AI has released Token Saver, an open-source MCP extension for Claude Desktop that uses local Hybrid RAG to slash PDF token consumption by up to 99% while ensuring absolute document privacy.