What is Stacklit and how do I install it?

Stacklit indexes your codebase for AI agents via npx stacklit init or go install github.com/glincker/stacklit@latest. Generates stacklit.json, deps graph, HTML viz.

How much does Stacklit reduce AI agent token usage?

From 400k+ tokens per session (file reading) to ~4k for full overviews—even on 100k+ line projects like FastAPI.

Is Stacklit free and open source?

Yes, MIT licensed on GitHub: github.com/glincker/stacklit. Zero runtime deps.

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$0.60 Per Session Just to Orient: The Token Black Hole AI Agents Can't Escape

Every time an AI agent like Claude opens your repo, it devours 400,000 tokens just figuring out the layout. Stacklit stops that waste cold with a git-committable map.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Stacklit generating stacklit.json and dependency graph for a large codebase like FastAPI

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Stacklit indexes repos in ~4k tokens using tree-sitter, slashing AI agent orientation costs from $0.60+ per session. 𝕏
Generates committed stacklit.json, Mermaid deps graph, interactive HTML map—persistent across agent sessions. 𝕏
Like .gitignore for AI: Enables surgical context, positioning it for ubiquity in modern repos. 𝕏

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