OrbitalMCP Extension - Claude Token Optimizer

Claude Token Optimization for ALL Developers

The OrbitalMCP VS Code extension supercharges your Claude AI development with automatic 40-60% token savings for Claude VS Code extensions and CLI tools. Plus seamless MCP server management across all your machines, and 50+ battle-tested automation workflows. Configure once on OrbitalMCP.com, and your entire Claude development setup follows you everywhere - laptop, desktop, or any machine.

Features for Claude Developers

  • Claude 40-60% token savings - Proxy compresses Claude API requests from VS Code extensions and CLI tools
  • Cross-machine MCP sync - Access your entire configuration from any device
  • ✓ View all your MCP servers in the sidebar
  • ✓ Add, edit, and delete servers without leaving VS Code
  • ✓ Real-time sync with your OrbitalMCP dashboard
  • ✓ No manual config file copying between machines
  • ✓ Server status monitoring and debugging
  • ✓ Token savings analytics - see how much you're saving
  • 50+ Pre-Built Workflow Templates - Instant access to professional automation for security audits, DevOps, data pipelines, and more
  • ✓ Custom toolchains - Execute multi-step workflows built on orbitalmcp.com
  • Claude AI Support - Works with Claude VS Code extensions and CLI tools

Toolchains: Powerful Claude AI Workflows

The OrbitalMCP extension brings your custom toolchains directly into Claude AI assistants. Any toolchain you create on orbitalmcp.com automatically syncs to the extension and becomes available to Claude in every session.

How It Works

  1. Build on the Web: Create multi-step workflows on your OrbitalMCP dashboard by chaining together any of your configured MCP servers and tools.
  2. Automatic Sync: Your Tool Chains automatically appear in the VSCode extension's server explorer—no manual configuration needed.
  3. Use in Claude: Claude AI agents can execute your chains as single operations through MCP.
  4. Cross-Machine Access: Switch to a different computer, install the extension, sign in, and all your chains are ready to go.

Development Workflow Examples

Pre-Commit Quality Check: Chain linters, formatters, and test runners. Ask Claude "run quality check" and it executes the entire validation pipeline before you commit.

Component Generator: Combine file system operations, template engines, and code formatters. Create complete React/Vue/Angular components with tests and storybook entries in one command.

Debug Assistant: Link log readers, error parsers, and documentation searchers. Get comprehensive debugging information without manually running multiple tools.

Release Automation: Sequence changelog generators, version bumpers, git taggers, and package publishers. Publish releases with confidence using a tested, reproducible workflow.

Pro Tip: Tool Chains built on orbitalmcp.com work identically across all machines where you use the extension. Build once, use everywhere—from your work laptop to your home desktop.

Context Profiles: Smart Project Context

Context Profiles give Claude AI instant, comprehensive understanding of your projects. Create a profile once with project documentation, coding standards, and architecture notes—then link it to your workspace. Every Claude interaction automatically includes this context.

How Context Profiles Work in VSCode

  1. Create on Dashboard: Build your Context Profile on orbitalmcp.com by uploading files, adding text notes, and referencing URLs.
  2. Link to Workspace: In VSCode, right-click a Context Profile in the sidebar and select "Link to Workspace" to associate it with your current project folder.
  3. Automatic Injection: The extension automatically prepends your context to Claude AI interactions using @orbitalmcp chat participants—no manual copying or prompting needed.
  4. Project-Scoped: Each workspace folder can have its own linked profile. Context for Project A never appears in Project B.

Use Cases in Development

Onboarding Acceleration: New team members install the extension and immediately get your full tech stack context. No more hunting through wikis or asking "where's the style guide?"

Legacy Code Navigation: Upload architecture diagrams and historical decision documents. Claude always knows why the code is structured the way it is and can suggest changes that fit the existing patterns.

Multi-Project Consistency: Working on microservices? Create a shared organization profile with common standards, then link project-specific profiles for each service. Get both global and local context.

Client Work Management: Keep separate Context Profiles for each client project. Switch folders, get the right context automatically—no risk of leaking Client A's details into Client B's project.

Key Features

  • Visual Indicators: Linked profiles show a checkmark icon in the tree view
  • Automatic Prompting: Extension suggests linking a profile when you open a new workspace
  • Local Caching: Context is cached for 5 minutes to minimize API calls while keeping data fresh
  • Portable Configuration: Links stored in .vscode/settings.json can be committed to version control
  • Quick Access: View context items, refresh cache, or switch profiles directly from the tree view

Free Tier: Get 3 Context Profiles to cover your main projects. Pro Tier: Unlimited profiles for all your projects and clients.

50+ Pre-Built Toolchain Templates

Skip the setup time and dive straight into powerful automation. The extension gives you instant access to 50+ professionally crafted toolchain templates covering every aspect of modern development workflows. These aren't just examples—they're production-ready workflows you can use immediately.

Template Categories Available in VSCode

🛡️ Security & Code Quality

Security Audit Pipeline, Code Review Accelerator, Container Security Scanner, Bug Hunter

⚙️ DevOps & Infrastructure

Kubernetes Troubleshooter, Infrastructure Cost Optimizer, Release Manager, Multi-Cloud Auditor

📊 Data & Analytics

Database Migration Orchestrator, Data Pipeline Debugger, Schema Evolution, Data Quality Guardian

🔧 Developer Productivity

Developer Onboarding Assistant, API Documentation Generator, Code Migration Assistant

How Templates Work in VSCode

  1. Browse in Dashboard: View all 50+ templates in your OrbitalMCP dashboard's "Toolchain Templates" tab.
  2. One-Click Copy: Click "Add to My Account" to copy any template to your personal toolchains.
  3. Instant Sync: Templates automatically appear in your VSCode extension's toolchain list—ready to use immediately.
  4. Claude Access: Claude can now execute complex workflows with single commands like "run the security audit pipeline" or "deploy using the release workflow."

Battle-Tested: Every template is based on real-world workflows used in production environments. They're not just demos—they're proven solutions that save hours of setup time.

Installation

  1. Open VSCode
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "OrbitalMCP"
  4. Click Install
  5. Sign in with your OrbitalMCP account

Getting Started

After installation:

  1. Click the OrbitalMCP icon in the sidebar
  2. Sign in with your account credentials
  3. Your servers will automatically sync
  4. Start managing your MCP servers!

Requirements

  • VSCode version 1.80.0 or higher
  • An active OrbitalMCP account
  • Internet connection for syncing
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