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Headroom Desktop is a cross-platform utility that reduces token consumption in AI coding assistants through local prompt and output optimization. It works with Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, OpenCode, and Grok Build without requiring changes to established coding workflows. A local proxy compresses repetitive logs, structured data, and unnecessary tool output before forwarding requests to AI providers. Original content can be retrieved when needed to preserve context. The application manages an isolated Python runtime without modifying the system installation. Optional tools provide command output compression, document conversion, and codebase analysis. A dashboard displays token savings, usage statistics, and pipeline health. Headroom runs in the system tray on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with automatic recovery and configuration cleanup.
Features
- Local AI prompt optimization and reversible compression of redundant tool output
- Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, OpenCode, and Grok Build integration
- Real-time token savings analytics with daily and monthly usage reports
- Isolated Python runtime management without modifying system Python installations
- Optional CLI compression, document conversion, and codebase analysis integrations
- Automatic proxy recovery with configuration restoration and system tray controls
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