Claude Code sends 33k tokens before reading the prompt; OpenCode sends 7k
Hacker News (AI, ≥100 P.) · July 12, 2026
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A comparative study reveals Claude Code consumes significantly more tokens upfront than OpenCode before processing user prompts. Analysis of API logging shows Claude Code's inefficient cache strategy and harness token usage, with token overhead roughly 4.7× higher, raising cost implications for agentic coding workflows.
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