Seracade
Run Seracade as an npx-friendly stdio MCP server to audit LLM usage and route agent traffic to lower-cost models with BYOK.
Overview
Seracade is an Operate-phase MCP server that audits LLM calls, proves cost savings, and routes agent requests to cheaper quality models using BYOK via npx stdio.
What is this MCP server?
- Same cost-optimization story as the Rckl88 stack: audit, prove savings, cheapest-quality routing
- npx runtime hint (seracade) for quick stdio MCP registration without global installs
- BYOK model keeps credentials on your side while optimizing call paths
- npm package at version 2.8.0 with stdio transport
- GitHub source at Rckl88/seracade for agent config examples
- Server version 2.8.0
- Transport: stdio
- npm identifier: seracade with runtimeHint npx
What problem does it solve?
Premium model defaults in daily agent use inflate API invoices without a lightweight MCP layer to audit and reroute calls.
Who is it for?
Developers who want fast npx-based MCP setup and ongoing LLM routing discipline across coding agents.
Skip if: Builders who need remote HTTP MCP only or who are not using LLM-backed agents at all.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a runnable npx seracade MCP hook that documents savings and steers traffic to economical models while you retain API keys.
- Stdio MCP endpoint for LLM usage auditing and routing
- Documented savings narrative for model mix changes
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Journey fit
Operational LLM spend is the primary pain; Seracade sits on the operate shelf even though builders wire it during agent-tooling setup. Infra is where provider choice, routing rules, and recurring API costs are governed for live agents.
How it compares
Sibling LLM FinOps MCP (Seracade) rather than a marketplace plugin or static pricing spreadsheet.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is seracade for?
Solo builders and small teams using MCP agents with their own LLM keys who want audited routing to cheaper models.
When should I use seracade?
When agent sessions are live and you need stdio MCP cost controls—especially if you prefer npx seracade over a manual global install.
How do I add seracade to my agent?
Point your MCP config at the seracade npm package with stdio transport (runtimeHint npx), then configure BYOK credentials per the GitHub repo.