Feature Request: Add Code Compression & Formatting to Reduce Token Usage

[ZhangYuScott]

Problem

Uploading code to Roo Cline often consumes many tokens due to comments, spaces, and line breaks. This increases API costs, risks hitting token limits, and reduces efficiency.

Proposed Solution

1. Code Compression:
   • Remove unnecessary spaces, line breaks, and comments before uploading.
   • Preserve code structure for accurate model processing.
2. Code Formatting:
   • After model processing, reformat compressed code into a readable format.
   • Use tools like black (Python) or Prettier (JavaScript).

Example

Original Code:

# This is a function
def add(a, b):
    return a + b

Compressed Code:

def add(a,b):return a+b

Formatted Code (after model processing):

def add(a, b):
    return a + b

Benefits

• Reduced Tokens: Lower API costs and avoid token limits.
• Readable Code: Local formatting maintains code quality.
• Automation: No manual compression/formatting needed.

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Implementation

1. Use tools like uglify-js or minify for compression.
2. Integrate formatters like black or Prettier.
3. Add CLI/API support for easy use.

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Conclusion

This feature would improve efficiency and reduce costs. Happy to discuss further!

[ZhangYuScott]

closed