mcp-server

Overview

The ASON MCP server is a specialized tool designed to compress and decompress JSON data using the ASON format, primarily aimed at reducing token usage in AI applications. It provides a straightforward binary executable for Windows, macOS, and Linux users. The server claims to work seamlessly with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, offering compression capabilities that can significantly reduce the size of JSON data while maintaining its structure and integrity.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• compress_json

  Compress JSON data to ASON format

  Try:Compress this JSON data to ASON formatTry:Turn this JSON into ASON
• decompress_json

  Decompress ASON data back to JSON format

  Try:Decompress this ASON data to JSONTry:Convert ASON back to original JSON

Note: Tool names inferred from usage description and feature list, but no explicit MCP tool documentation provided in the README.

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ason": {
      "command": "path/to/ason-server",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the compression ratio of ASON format compared to regular JSON?

The exact compression ratio isn't specified in the documentation, but ASON is designed to significantly reduce token usage while maintaining JSON structure integrity.

Does the server support streaming or batch processing of JSON data?

The documentation doesn't clearly specify streaming capabilities, but appears designed for processing JSON data in batches through its UI.

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