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Open-source tool pxpipe hides text in PNGs to cut Claude Code and Fable 5 token costs up to 70%

An open-source tool called pxpipe allows users to embed long text prompts into PNG images to reduce costs when using AI models like Claude Code. By converting text to image data, developers can leverage different pricing structures for visual input to achieve reported savings of up to 70 percent. This method trades off processing speed and output accuracy for lower token expenses.

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