Token Optimizer vs Tokentrust

In-depth architectural comparison of the Token Optimizer and Tokentrust MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Token Optimizer when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Tokentrust when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Token Optimizer Finance & Fintech	Tokentrust Finance & Fintech
Summary	Reversible context compression for AI agents: cut token usage up to 94%, originals retrievable	Verifies token/cost savings claimed by AI context-reduction proxies via MCP tools.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "token-optimizer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "slimctx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tokentrust": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tokentrust-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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