Building a dependency graph for MCP agents to avoid repeatedly re-reading codebases and it saved $150k dollars

Reddit r/openclaw 06/11/26, 09:06 PM Tools

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Summary

Graperoot is an MCP-native tool that builds a dependency graph of a codebase to avoid unnecessary file re-reading, saving users significant costs—over $150k collectively—and is free for any CLI or IDE supporting MCP.

I built Graperoot (an MCP native tool use Pre-injection) build dependency graph of your codebase and structure your overall memory of session. It avoids unnecessary re reading of files, your actions, your to-do list etc. It works with every coding tool out there. The crazy part is, I launched leaderboard ([https://graperoot.dev/leaderboard](https://graperoot.dev/leaderboard)) and put opt-in telemetry so people can choose to be on leaderboard. I was shocked to see 120 people opt in and total saving amount was more than $100k dollar but 40 users saved $80k dollars alone and on inspection, i got to know they are using graperoot 24hrs, that's when i was shocked. I built this tool for solo developers but agents were biggest token burner without context. That's it nothing more otherwise i will be marked as AI slop LOL, you can see benchmarks on website. Everything's free and works with any CLI or IDE that supports MCP Github: [https://github.com/kunal12203/codex-cli-compact](https://github.com/kunal12203/codex-cli-compact) Let me know in the comments if want to go more deeper in concept. [](https://www.reddit.com/submit/?source_id=t3_1tzldo8&composer_entry=crosspost_prompt)

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