I went looking for a small improvement to an open-source tool. I found a number
that pointed the wrong way, and then I found out why it had to.
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The token compressor that made my bill go up — and the proof it had to
I went looking for a small improvement to an open-source tool. I found a number that pointed the...
TL;DRAI
Paritok reports 64% token savings for AI agents, but actually costs 69% more: the gateway posts context twice—compressed, then again in full on model expansion. For CTOs evaluating agent tools, savings metrics can mask billing overspend—token proxies demand full transparency on gateway behavior for accurate stack selection.
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