snip — Token-Saving CLI Proxy for AI Tools

Main

• Use YAML filters to keep only signal: README shows trimming verbose go test output to a one-line pass/fail summary.

• Adopt it incrementally: start with a few high-noise commands (tests, logs, git history) and expand your filter set as you observe savings.

• Track impact: README mentions reporting and savings metrics so you can quantify how much context you reclaim.

Source-backed notes

• README says snip sits between AI tools and the shell, filtering output via declarative YAML pipelines.
• README claims measured token savings on real sessions and includes a report example and per-command reductions table.
• README documents install options: curl installer, Homebrew tap, and Go install.

FAQ

• Is snip only for Claude Code?: No — README lists many AI tools; it works anywhere shell commands are run.
• How does it stay customizable?: Filters are YAML data files (README emphasizes declarative pipelines), so you can tune per project.
• Does it change command behavior?: No — it filters output; commands still run normally (README frames it as a proxy).