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Budgetary: estimate token spend

MCP server · by thriftell

Developer Tools npm v0.13.0

Pre-flight token-spend estimate (range, scenario, confidence) for a coding task, or an abstention.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y @budgetary/mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "budgetary": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@budgetary/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Budgetary: estimate token spend is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Budgetary: estimate token spend MCP server?

Budgetary: estimate token spend is an MCP server by thriftell. Pre-flight token-spend estimate (range, scenario, confidence) for a coding task, or an abstention.

How do I install Budgetary: estimate token spend?

Install it with: npx -y @budgetary/mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Budgetary: estimate token spend free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/thriftell/budgetary-clients. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Budgetary: estimate token spend?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.