tanuki-context

MCP server · npm · ★ 33 · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

Cut 79-91% of the input tokens your logs and command output cost. MCP server or drop-in proxy: park bytes outside the conversation, fetch exact slices, draw a slice as dense PNG pages when that is cheaper - and it says when plain text is cheaper instead.

No outside reports on file

tanuki-context fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (tanuki-context)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y tanuki-context

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About Tanuki Context

Tanuki Context is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Cut 79-91% of the input tokens your logs and command output cost. MCP server or drop-in proxy: park bytes outside the conversation, fetch exact slices, draw a slice as dense PNG pages when that is cheaper - and it says when plain text is cheaper instead.

It is published on npm as tanuki-context and hosted on GitHub at osyna/tanuki-context (33 GitHub stars, 25 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-09-30). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run tanuki-context with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tanuki-context": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "tanuki-context"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

28/100

GitHub stars: 33
Weekly npm downloads: 28
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (tanuki-context). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Tanuki Context?

Run npx -y tanuki-context in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/osyna/tanuki-context.

Are there security reports about Tanuki Context?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Tanuki Context currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include untrusted web content & prompt injection:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Tanuki Context actively maintained?

Tanuki Context has 33 GitHub stars and 28 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-09-30. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/osyna/tanuki-context before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Tanuki Context?

Compare Tanuki Context side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Tanuki Context? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Tanuki Context

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal

curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "osyna-tanuki-context"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: tanuki-context
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/osyna-tanuki-context
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 33 GitHub stars, 28 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (tanuki-context)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts tanuki-context`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: osyna
Source code: github.com/osyna/tanuki-context
Install command: npm install tanuki-context
Est. context load: ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
Popularity: 33 GitHub stars, 28 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-22

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