[Bug]: Your tool itself offsets token saved by it because of things like this.

Platform

Codex CLI

context-mode version

all versions

Debug script output (REQUIRED)

it's design issue.

Exact prompt that triggered the bug (REQUIRED)

ctx_batch_execute
ctx_execute_file

Full error output (REQUIRED)

it's not error, it's how it's designed.

Steps to reproduce (REQUIRED)

Context-mode tool calls are rendered verbosely in Codex chat: ctx_execute_file exposes full paths and inline code, while ctx_batch_execute repeats serialized commands, labels, queries, index metadata, and result sections. This consumes UI space and likely context tokens, offsetting the benefit of keeping source output sandboxed. Is there a quiet/hide_tool_arguments option, a compact renderer, or a recommended low-overhead query API for routine file analysis?

What have you tried to fix it?

I set this rule in AGENTS.md but not that effective: Tool calls are user-visible and have no quiet mode. Prefer ctx_search for indexed or session facts; do not use ctx_batch_execute for routine reads, and use ctx_exec ute or ctx_execute_file only when sandboxed processing is necessary and its inline program is short. Never bundle unrelated files, commands, or broad queries; a tool ca rd must be no larger than the decision it enables.

Pre-submission checklist

• I have run the debug script and pasted the output above
• I am using the latest version of context-mode
• I have searched existing issues for duplicates
• I have included steps to reproduce the issue

Operating System

Windows (PowerShell)

JS Runtime

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