Developer releases free VS Code extension to reduce AI coding agent costs

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A developer has created a free VS Code extension called CodeCook that acts as a coding agent. The tool uses a 'bring your own key' model, allowing users to pay API providers directly without markup. Its primary feature compresses previous chat turns and tool outputs to avoid resending them, which can drastically reduce token usage. The extension supports several major AI providers and includes cost-tracking features. The developer released it under the MIT license and is actively seeking user feedback for improvements.

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