Credit Optimizer V5

by rafsilva85

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AI-powered credit optimization for Manus AI. Automatically analyzes each prompt and routes to the cheapest capable model (Standard vs Max, Agent vs Chat mode). Saves 30-75% on Manus credits with zero quality loss. Tested across 53 real-world scenarios. Free and open-source.

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Author: rafsilva85
Downloads: 259
Categories: Productivity, AI, Automation

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Credit Optimizer V5

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install via pip with pip install credit-optimizer, or configure as an MCP server in your mcpServers block using uvx. No additional commands or configuration keys are required.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "credit optimizer v5": {
            "credit-optimizer": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "credit-optimizer"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "credit-optimizer": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": [
            "credit-optimizer"
        ]
    }
}

MCP skill that automatically reduces Manus AI credit consumption by 30-75% through intelligent model routing, smart testing, and context hygiene

47% of your Manus credits are being wasted. This fixes it automatically.

Zero downsides. 47% average savings. Pays for itself in ~36 prompts.Audited across 53 adversarial scenarios. Quality Veto Rule: if it can't save without loss, it doesn't touch your task.

Get it:Landing Page·Gumroad ($12)·Power Bundle ($12)·SkillFlowFree MCP Server:PyPI·Smithery

Dev.to·PulseMCP·Smithery·MCPServers.org·Agensi.io·Indie Hackers·Awesome Manus AI

Manus charges credits per task. Most users waste30–75%because of four default behaviors:

These aren't bugs. They're default settings. The Power Stack overrides all four.

This is the most important thing to understand:

The Power Stack can never make things worse.It has a hardcoded Quality Veto Rule: if an optimization would reduce output quality by even 1%, it skips that optimization entirely. In the worst case, it does nothing. In the best case, it saves you 75%.

There is no scenario where installing the Power Stack produces a worse result than not having it.

Analyzes every prompt before execution and decides the cheapest path that delivers identical quality.

- Intent Classificationacross 12 categories (code, research, creative, data, translation...)
- Model Routing: Standard vs Max — only uses Max when complexity genuinely requires it
- Chat Mode Detection: Routes simple Q&A to Chat Mode ($0 cost)
- Batch Detection: Groups related tasks to reduce overhead
- Context Hygiene: Compresses accumulated context to keep token costs linear

Replaces slow browser tool calls with a programmatic toolkit.

Credit Optimizer decideswhatto optimize. Fast Navigation decideshow fastto execute it. Together, they multiply:

The Power Stack costs $9 one-time (or $12 for the bundle with Fast Navigation). Here's how fast it pays for itself:

After payback, every prompt saves you money. For the rest of your Manus subscription. Forever.

Annual savings estimate: ~$500–$1,000+depending on usage.

As Manus Skill (recommended — $9 individual / $12 bundle)

- Purchase from Gumroador SkillFlow - Copy skill files to~/skills/credit-optimizer/and~/skills/fast-navigation/ - Both activate automatically on every task — no configuration needed

As MCP Server (free — Credit Optimizer only)

pip install mcp-credit-optimizer python -m mcp_credit_optimizer

{ "mcpServers": { "credit-optimizer": { "command": "python", "args": ["-m", "mcp_credit_optimizer"] } } }

Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, and any MCP-compatible client.

Why pay when the MCP server is free?The MCP server saves credits when you remember to call it. The Manus Skill saves credits onevery single prompt automatically— no manual invocation needed. The Skill also includes Fast Navigation (115x speed boost), which is not available as MCP.

All 53 test scenarios pass withzero quality degradation:

"Everyone hates the Manus credit-based system. It's insane how fast credits burn."—Reddit, 90 upvotes

"I used 100,000 credits in a week and a half. That's my entire monthly allocation gone."—Reddit

"Manus is so expensive it's absurd. $200/month and credits still run out."—Reddit

The Power Stack exists because these frustrations are real — and fixable.

- Awesome Manus AI— Curated list of Manus AI resources, tools, and tips
- Pricing Guide 2026— Complete Manus AI pricing breakdown
- Standard vs Max Guide— When to use each mode
- Tutorial— Complete beginner's guide
- Glossary— 30+ Manus AI terms explained
- Roadmap— What's coming next

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From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

47% of your Manus credits are being wasted. This fixes it automatically.

As Manus Skill (recommended — $9 individual / $12 bundle)

As MCP Server (free — Credit Optimizer only)

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