Graft – Claude Code hooks that cut grep tokens by 42% is a skill AI agent for Reduce token consumption during AI code searches to improve interaction speed and efficiency in Claude Code. Pricing: Free. As of 2026-10-27, KanonAgent records 39 upvotes. First indexed by KanonAgent on 2026-08-14.
A plugin for Claude Code that cuts token usage by 42% during code searches, helping developers write AI-assisted code more efficiently.
39 upvotes
Tracked by Kanon since Aug 14, 2026
Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 1721 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
📈 Timelinewhat changed, and when
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 1721 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -568 per 3d from 1495 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -1062 per 3d from 3324 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -1062 per 3d from 5616 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1495 per 3d from 5144 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1989 per 3d from 5144 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 5616 in the last 3d vs 3483 in the 3d before (ratio 1.6x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 5616 in the last 3d vs 3483 in the 3d before (ratio 1.6x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 3809 per 3d from 10570 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 3483 per 3d from 8989 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 1966 per 3d from 8989 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 10570 in the last 3d vs 385 in the 3d before (ratio 27.5x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 9889 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Anomaly daily change -7527.0 is -5.7 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (636.4±1441.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -7406 per 3d from 11553 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change -7527.0 is -5.7 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (636.4±1441.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -6685 per 3d from 10832 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change -7527.0 is -5.7 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (636.4±1441.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -1470 per 3d from 13144 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change -7527.0 is -5.7 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (636.4±1441.0, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 11553 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -1591 per 3d from 13144 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 10832 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 13144 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
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| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | — |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | — | unknown | — |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | mcp,discord,cursor | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
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🤖 Agent teardown · skill
Job to be doneReduce token consumption during AI code searches to improve interaction speed and efficiency in Claude Code.
Who it is forDevelopers and AI programming users
Prerequisitesopen source · self-hostable
Integrationsmcp · discord · cursor
PricingFree
Traction · why it is risingGained early attention on Hacker News with 2 upvotes, signaling interest in performance optimization within AI coding workflows.
Why it matters
It addresses a specific, measurable pain point in AI development—token cost—by optimizing underlying queries, making it a valuable performance tool in the agent ecosystem.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“mcp,mcp-server”— topics
“open-source context layer for large codebases”— readme
“Turbocharge Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini & every coding agent”— readme
Signal source: Show HN
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FAQ
What is Graft?
A plugin for Claude Code that cuts token usage by 42% during code searches, helping developers write AI-assisted code more efficiently.
What does Graft do?
Reduce token consumption during AI code searches to improve interaction speed and efficiency in Claude Code.
Why does Graft matter?
It addresses a specific, measurable pain point in AI development—token cost—by optimizing underlying queries, making it a valuable performance tool in the agent ecosystem.
How much does Graft cost?
Free
Is Graft free?
Yes — Graft has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is Graft open source?
Yes — Graft is open source.
Can I self-host Graft?
Yes — Graft can be self-hosted.
What does Graft integrate with?
mcp,discord,cursor
How popular is Graft?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 39 upvotes (first indexed 2026-08-14).
What are the best Graft alternatives?
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