Token-Efficient MCP
Process data in sandbox, return only results. 98%+ token savings.
Instructions
- Search for tool:
search_tools("csv") (95% savings vs loading all)
- Process data in sandbox (never load raw to context)
- Use pagination for large files:
offset, limit
- Return summaries, not raw data
Quick Commands
# Process CSV with filter
scripts/process-csv.sh data.csv "price > 100"
# Search logs for errors
scripts/search-logs.sh app.log "ERROR|WARN"
# Execute code in sandbox
scripts/run-sandbox.sh script.py
Token Savings
| Tool | Savings | Example |
|---|
execute_code | 98%+ | Run Python without loading |
process_csv | 99% | 10K rows → 100 results |
process_logs | 95% | 100K lines → 500 matches |
search_tools | 95% | Find tools on-demand |
MCP Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|
execute_code | Python/Bash/Node in sandbox |
process_csv | Filter, aggregate CSV |
process_logs | Pattern match logs |
search_tools | Find tools by keyword |
batch_process_csv | Multiple CSVs at once |
References
| File | Load When |
|---|
| references/patterns.md | Choosing which tool |
| references/examples.md | Need code examples |