Stacklok's MCP Optimizer vs Anthropic's Tool Search Tool: A Head-to-Head Comparison
Published: (December 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM EST)
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Source: Dev.to
Source: Dev.to
TL;DR
Both solutions tackle the critical problem of token bloat from excessive tool definitions. However, our testing with 2,792 tools reveals a stark performance gap: Stacklok MCP Optimizer achieves 94% accuracy in selecting the right tools, while Anthropic’s Tool Search Tool achieves only 34% accuracy.