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Macha: Save 42% tokens. Use South Indian English inspired response style for AI

Hacker NewsPublished Sep 4, 2026

Macha is an opt-in response style for AI coding assistants that shortens replies by about 42% using a Tamil-influenced South Indian English style. It preserves technical details and formal language while adding casual, culturally inspired expressions.

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Macha: Save 42% tokens. Use South Indian English inspired response style for AI

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