Claude Code Token Overhead Hits 33k vs OpenCode 7k
A recent Hacker News thread with 538 points and 303 comments highlighted token counts from two AI coding tools. Claude Code transmits 33k tokens before the user prompt reaches the model. OpenCode transmits 7k tokens in the same position. Token Overhead Breakdown The overhead consists of system instructions, tool schemas, and context formatting sent on every
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