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Extraheadroom
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Headroom is a desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux that compresses input context locally to reduce token costs by approximately 50% when using Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex. It optimizes prompts by removing noise such as tool output, logs, and boilerplate, allowing users to get up to twice the usage from their existing AI plans without quality loss.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 5, 2026
A good fit for
- Developers and teams who use Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex and want to reduce token consumption and extend their AI usage without upgrading plans.
Know the limitations
- Compression focuses on input context and does not reduce output tokens unless using specific add-ons that steer model replies shorter.
What you can do
- Optimizing AI coding workflows by compressing noisy tool outputs such as logs, JSON, shell commands, and large codebase reads.
Features
- Local input compression that reduces repetitive tool output and context before sending to AI providers, preserving original data for retrieval.
- Add-ons that extend compression to terminal command output, binary documents, whole-file reads, and long replies, installable with one click.
- Privacy-first design where all prompt optimization runs locally on the user's machine, ensuring data never leaves the device.
- Self-contained runtime that does not interfere with project dependencies or packages.
- Supports tracking sessions across devices and provides email-based support depending on the plan.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop applications.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Team & Enterprise Flat subscription | By quote | — | Priced by quote — ask the provider for a figure. Contact the provider for a quote. |
A practical workflow
- Install the Headroom desktop app to run locally on your machine, which compresses input context before forwarding to Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex.
- Track sessions across devices and monitor token savings and usage through the app's interface.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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