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Token Optimization & Model Routing Proxy
A middleware proxy that sits between AI coding tools and the API. It intercepts requests, prevents 'full codebase scans' by using AST to only send relevant snippets, and automatically routes mechanical tasks to cheaper models (Haiku) and complex tasks to expensive ones (Opus).
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Differentiation
Community Voices
Real quotes from Reddit comments that inspired this opportunity
- “So changing a variable name requires the AI to ingest a large chunk of their codebase every time.”
- “loads about 34k tokens in terminal and over 100k tokens in desktop app. And thats before you even do anything.”
- “actively try to avoid “full scans” and manage proper [user]”
- “"Change this one word for me" will ultimately result in maxing out their Opus 4.7 Max instance”
Action Plan
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Headline
Token Optimization & Model Routing Proxy
Sub-headline
A middleware proxy that sits between AI coding tools and the API. It intercepts requests, prevents 'full codebase scans' by using AST to only send relevant snippets, and automatically routes mechanical tasks to cheaper models (Haiku) and complex tasks to expensive ones (Opus).
Who It's For
For Non-technical 'vibe coders' and indie hackers burning high API credits
Feature List
✓ AST-based context pruning ✓ Automated model routing (Haiku vs Opus) ✓ Token usage analytics dashboard ✓ Drop-in API base URL replacement
Social Proof
“So changing a variable name requires the AI to ingest a large chunk of their codebase every time.”— Reddit user, r/r/ClaudeCode
“loads about 34k tokens in terminal and over 100k tokens in desktop app. And thats before you even do anything.”— Reddit user, r/r/ClaudeCode
“actively try to avoid “full scans” and manage proper [user]”— Reddit user, r/r/ClaudeCode
“"Change this one word for me" will ultimately result in maxing out their Opus 4.7 Max instance”— Reddit user, r/r/ClaudeCode
Where to Validate
Share your landing page in r/r/ClaudeCode — that's exactly where these pain points were discovered.