What are the token costs for FastAPI codebase tools?

Repomix hits 800k (XML), Aider 8-15k, Stacklit just 4,142—fits one context window clean.

Which codebase-to-AI tool works best for teams?

Stacklit: committed JSON index, git heatmap, monorepo support. Others stay local or ephemeral.

Does Stacklit work with Cursor and Claude?

Yes—file + MCP. Paste-free bliss across agents.

I Pasted FastAPI into 4 Codebase Tools—Tokens Exploded Except One

Tired of AI agents gobbling tokens rereading your codebase every session? I tested four tools on FastAPI's massive repo—most burned cash, one slashed costs to 4k tokens.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Token cost comparison chart for codebase tools on FastAPI repo

⚡ Key Takeaways

Stacklit crushes token costs at 4k on FastAPI, committed to git for teams. 𝕏
Repomix dumps full code—fine for small repos, disaster at scale. 𝕏
No tool perfect; committed indexes are the future for AI dev collaboration. 𝕏

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