10x-Tool-Calls is a simple rules setup designed for the Cursor IDE, Windsurf, or any other agent-based coding assistant that supports tool calls. It helps you get the maximum value out of your monthly tool call allowance by running your tasks in a loop with user input—without restarting the chat every time.
- After the AI completes a task, it runs a small Python script that asks:
prompt:
- You type your next instruction (e.g.,
"add comments"
,"refactor this"
, etc.) - The AI uses that input to continue working.
- This loop repeats until:
- You you manually stop, or
- The session hits your tool call limit.
Most AI coding tools (like Cursor) offer 500 monthly requests, but each request can include up to 25 tool calls. Normally, even saying "hi"
uses up a full request, wasting potential.
With 10x-Tool-Calls:
- You start with one request.
- Inside that session, you can give multiple follow-ups.
- All follow-ups run within the same request using available tool calls.
- This means you get 10x (or more) actual work done using the same quota.
This script is used to collect user input between tasks.
- Open your IDE's rule configuration (e.g., in Cursor: .cursorrules file or project rules - set to “always”)
- Paste in the rules from
rules.md
(included in this repo)
That’s it! The system is now set to run in an interactive loop.
- ✅ Supports: plain text input only
- ❌ Not yet supported: image upload or file drops (coming soon!)
A more advanced version is planned that will support:
- Image uploads
- File Drops
Only use this setup with tools that offer a tool call–based quota, not token-based pricing (like OpenAI’s pay-per-token). This setup is designed to maximize bundled tool calls, not minimize token usage.
You have 500 monthly requests and each request allows up to 25 tool calls:
-
Normally:
You say "hi" → AI replies "hi" = 1 request used.
-
With 10x-Tool-Calls:
You say "hi" → AI replies → runs prompt → you say "add comments" → AI continues... (up to 25 calls)
= still just 1 request used, but you did much more.
Get more done. Use fewer requests. Save your quota.
→ That’s the power of 10x-Tool-Calls.
Let me know if you have any other requests
If you find this tool helpful, you can support the development by:
- Buying me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/perrypixel
- UPI to kevinp@apl