Chisel
Reduce context usage on file use. Send only unified diffs instead of full files (up to 20-100× fewer tokens), and read large files with targeted grep/sed instead of full reads (up to 500×). Kernel-enforced path confinement hard-locks the agent to a c
What is Chisel?
Chisel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to reduce context usage on file use. send only unified diffs instead of full files (up to 20-100× fewer tokens), and read large files with targeted grep/sed instead of full reads (up to 500×). kernel-enf...
Reduce context usage on file use. Send only unified diffs instead of full files (up to 20-100× fewer tokens), and read large files with targeted grep/sed instead of full reads (up to 500×). Kernel-enforced path confinement hard-locks the agent to a c
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Features
- Reduce context usage on file use. Send only unified diffs in
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx chiselConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Chisel
What is Chisel?
Chisel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that reduce context usage on file use. send only unified diffs instead of full files (up to 20-100× fewer tokens), and read large files with targeted grep/sed instead of full reads (up to 500×). kernel-enforced path confinement hard-locks the agent to a c It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Chisel?
Follow the installation instructions on the Chisel GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Chisel?
Chisel works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Chisel free to use?
Yes, Chisel is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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