claude cost: Tracking Token Usage and Spending

Managing API usage and token efficiency is crucial when utilizing AI tools for enterprise codebases. The /cost command provides real-time breakdowns of current session token usage.

Viewing Session Costs

Inside an active interactive session, run:

/cost

Sample Output Breakdown

Session Usage Metrics:
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Input Tokens:      45,210
Output Tokens:      3,840
Cache Read Tokens: 120,500
Cache Creation:     15,100
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Estimated Cost:    $0.18

Key Features

• Prompt Caching Savings: View how much cost is reduced via prompt caching on large codebases.
• Cost Controls: Allows developers to keep complex refactoring tasks within budget limits.