Appendix

This chapter provides technical reference materials for DCP, including internal architecture design, token calculation principles, and complete API documentation. These contents are aimed at users who want to deeply understand DCP's working principles or perform secondary development.

Chapter Contents

Document	Description	Suitable For
Architecture Overview	Understand DCP's internal architecture, module dependencies, and call chains	Users who want to understand DCP's working principles
Token Calculation Principles	Understand how DCP calculates token usage and savings statistics	Users who want to accurately evaluate savings effects
API Reference	Complete API documentation, including configuration interfaces, tool specifications, and state management	Plugin developers

Learning Path

Architecture Overview → Token Calculation Principles → API Reference
          ↓                    ↓                       ↓
    Understand Design     Understand Statistics      Develop Extensions

Recommended Order:

1. Architecture Overview: First establish overall understanding, understand DCP's module division and call chains
2. Token Calculation Principles: Understand the calculation logic of /dcp context output, learn to analyze token distribution
3. API Reference: If you need to develop plugins or perform secondary development, consult the complete interface documentation

Read as Needed

If you just want to use DCP well, you can skip this chapter. These contents are mainly aimed at users who want to deeply understand principles or perform development.

Prerequisites

Before reading this chapter, it is recommended to complete the following:

• Installation & Quick Start: Ensure DCP is running normally
• Configuration Guide: Understand basic concepts of the configuration system
• Slash Command Usage: Be familiar with /dcp context and /dcp stats commands

Next Steps

After completing this chapter, you can:

• Check Troubleshooting & FAQ: Solve problems encountered during use
• Check Best Practices: Learn how to maximize token savings
• Check Version History: Understand DCP's update history