v1.13.0 — Screenshot Optimization (95% smaller)
Screenshots — LLM-Optimized
New scale and colors parameters for aidex_screenshot reduce file size up to 95% for LLM context.
The numbers
| Raw Screenshot | Optimized (scale=0.5, colors=2) | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | ~100-500 KB | ~5-15 KB |
| Tokens consumed | ~5,000-25,000 | ~250-750 |
| Text readable? | Yes | Yes |
New parameters
| Parameter | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
scale |
0.1 - 1.0 | Scale factor (0.5 = half resolution) |
colors |
2, 4, 16, 256 | Color reduction (2 = B&W, ideal for text) |
AI auto-optimization
The tool description guides AI assistants to optimize automatically:
- Start with
scale: 0.5, colors: 2(smallest possible) - If unreadable, retry with
colors: 16 - If still unclear,
scale: 0.75or full color - Remember what works per app during the session
Cross-platform
Windows (PowerShell + System.Drawing), macOS (sips + ImageMagick), Linux (ImageMagick)
Also includes v1.11.0 and v1.12.x changes since last release:
- Global Search (v1.11.0): Search across ALL projects — 5 new tools (
global_init,global_query,global_signatures,global_status,global_refresh) - Zero-Config Setup (v1.12.0):
npm install -g aidex-mcpauto-registers with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, VS Code Copilot - Update Notifications (v1.12.1):
aidex_sessionshows "What's New" after updates
Full changelog: https://github.com/CSCSoftware/AiDex/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
npm install -g aidex-mcp