Your LLM applications deserve better efficiency
SLIM is a token-efficient data serialization protocol built for AI. Ship more data in fewer tokens while preserving complete data integrity.
Think fast. Build faster.
See the difference in action
JSON
56 tokens[
{
"id": 1,
"name": "Alice"
},
{
"id": 2,
"name": "Robert"
}
]SLIM
33 tokens (-41%)|2|id#,name$|
1,Alice
2,RobertEverything you need for efficient AI apps
Built for modern AI applications with developer experience at the core
Token Efficiency
Reduce LLM token usage by 40-50% compared to JSON while preserving all data integrity.
Zero Dependencies
Lightweight core library with no runtime dependencies. Only 3KB gzipped.
TypeScript Native
Built with TypeScript for excellent IDE support and type safety out of the box.
Streaming API
Process large datasets efficiently with built-in streaming and chunked encoding support.
Data Validation
Built-in schema inference and validation to ensure data consistency and reliability.
Universal Format
Supports all JavaScript types including nested objects, arrays, numbers, strings, and more.
Proven performance. Real savings.
Benchmarked against real-world data patterns
Token Savings vs JSON
| Data Type | JSON Tokens | SLIM Tokens | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| User table (100 rows) | 2053 | 903 | 56% |
| Nested config | 71 | 58 | 18% |
| GPS track (50 points) | 300 | 273 | 9% |
Built for AI. Optimized for you.
SLIM Protocol shines in AI/LLM applications where token efficiency matters
LLM Context Windows
40-60%Maximize your context window by sending more data in fewer tokens. Perfect for GPT-4, Claude, and other LLMs.
AI Chatbots
30-50%Reduce conversation history size while maintaining full context. Lower costs per interaction.
Vector Databases
35-55%Store metadata more efficiently in vector databases. Reduce storage costs and improve retrieval speed.
API Responses
25-45%Optimize API payloads for AI applications. Faster transfers and lower bandwidth costs.
Start building in minutes
Install SLIM Protocol and start reducing your token costs today. Zero configuration required.
npm install slim-protocol-core