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Developer creates Cursor extension to prevent costly LLM cache expiration mistakes by tracking context window timers

Hacker NewsApr 3, 20261 min read
Developer creates Cursor extension to prevent costly LLM cache expiration mistakes by tracking context window timers

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3 Key Points

  1. Built by a developer at Ploid AI to address common cache-related errors that waste money and context

  2. Tracks LLM cache TTL (time-to-live) timers so users can see when context cache is about to expire

  3. Solves two primary issues: forgetting to continue the right chat and losing context/cost due to cache dropoff timing mistakes

  4. Available on Open VSX marketplace with source code on GitHub for community feedback and contributions

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