The headline is about MCP servers consuming 50k+ tokens before user input, and mentions the mcp-audit tool as a solution.

Short summary

MCP servers load all tool definitions into context on every request, consuming 50–75k tokens before your prompt even arrives. The mcp-audit tool reveals this overhead for your setup; disabling unused servers and trimming tool surfaces are the biggest levers to reclaim significant context and reduce costs.

• •Each MCP tool costs ~200 tokens in overhead; five servers with 12+ tools each add 50–75k tokens per request
• •mcp-audit tool (MIT, zero dependencies) reveals your real context cost and security gaps
• •Disable unused servers, remove redundant ones, trim tool descriptions, and load niche servers on-demand

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