[BUG] /context shows identical token count for all MCP tools
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What's Wrong?
All MCP tools in the /context output show exactly the same token count (290 tokens each), regardless of their actual size. Tools with
extensive parameter schemas and descriptions (e.g. find_symbol) show the same value as minimal tools (e.g. list_memories).
Observed with Serena (23 tools) and Context7 (2 tools). Not sure if this affects all MCP servers or is specific to certain ones.
MCP tools · /mcp
└ mcp__context7__resolve-library-id: 290 tokens
└ mcp__context7__query-docs: 290 tokens
└ mcp__serena__list_dir: 290 tokens
└ mcp__serena__find_symbol: 290 tokens
└ mcp__serena__write_memory: 290 tokens
...
(all 25 tools show exactly 290 tokens)
Total: 25 × 290 = 7,250 — close to the summary "MCP tools: 6.7k tokens", suggesting even distribution rather than actual per-tool
measurement.
What Should Happen?
Each tool should show its actual token cost based on its description and parameter schema.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
type /context when you have multiple MCP methods.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.50 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
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