Update: my Claude Code token optimizer now blocks redundant reads. Here's the data from 107 sessions.

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Claude Code token optimizer now blocks redundant reads, reducing token waste

intermediate Published 24 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Track token usage with a plugin
  2. Identify redundant reads and areas of token waste
  3. Implement a live counter to monitor token usage in real-time
  4. Optimize token usage by blocking redundant reads
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from this optimization to reduce token waste and improve efficiency, especially when working with AI models and plugins

Key Insight

💡 Real-time monitoring of token usage can change behavior and reduce waste

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Key Takeaways

Claude Code token optimizer now blocks redundant reads, reducing token waste

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Two weeks ago I posted I tracked where my Claude Code tokens actually go. 37% were wasted. — a plugin that tracks where your tokens go and shows you the waste. 34 reactions. Great feedback. But one comment stuck with me: "The real unlock for me was getting a live counter visible all session instead of only doing post-mortems, because it changes behavior in
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