Cost Monitor
/install cost-monitor
When to Use
This skill activates automatically on every assistant reply. No user trigger needed.
- After each API response, calculate token consumption and cost
- Append a one-line summary to the reply showing balance and usage
- Support both MiMo (Token Plan Credits) and DeepSeek (RMB) billing models
Quick Start
Install:
clawhub install cost-monitor
Zero configuration. Works out of the box with default settings.
First-time setup (optional):
# Set your MiMo balance (copy from backend: consumed / total)
set-balance mimo 4,250,108,284 / 11,000,000,000
# Set your DeepSeek balance (RMB)
set-balance deepseek 18.00
Display Format
MiMo (Token Plan):
MiMo:61.4% | 603.5k · in 333+264.9kcached(99%) · out 202
DeepSeek (Pay-as-you-go):
DeepSeek:¥18.00 | ¥0.0045 · in 111+198.0kcached(99%) · out 192
What Each Field Means
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
61.4% / ¥18.00 |
Remaining balance (percentage for MiMo, RMB for DeepSeek) |
603.5k / ¥0.0045 |
Cost of this turn (Credits or RMB) |
in X+Ycached(Z%) |
New input tokens + cached tokens (cache hit rate) |
out X |
Output tokens generated |
Supported Models
| Model | Billing | Auto-detected |
|---|---|---|
xiaomi/mimo-v2.5 |
Token Plan Credits | ✅ |
xiaomi/mimo-v2.5-pro |
Token Plan Credits | ✅ |
deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash |
RMB (pay-as-you-go) | ✅ |
deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro |
RMB (pay-as-you-go) | ✅ |
moonshot/kimi-k2.6 |
RMB (pay-as-you-go) | ✅ |
Calibration
MiMo: Copy consumed / total from the backend:
校准 mimo 4,250,108,284 / 11,000,000,000
DeepSeek: Automatic via API:
校准 deepseek
Both automatically deduct the current turn's consumption.
File Structure
cost-monitor/
├── SKILL.md # This file
├── pricing.json # Official pricing (auto-updated)
├── balance.json # Balance tracking (auto-updated)
├── scripts/
│ ├── cost.py # Core calculation engine
│ ├── calibrate.py # Balance calibration
│ └── set-balance.sh # Quick balance setter
└── references/
└── detailed-guide.md # Full documentation
Nighttime Discount
MiMo Token Plan includes a 0.8× coefficient during off-peak hours (Beijing Time 00:00-08:00). This is automatically applied.
Troubleshooting
Balance not updating?
- Ensure
balance.jsonexists in the skill directory - Run calibration to sync with backend
Wrong model pricing?
- Update
pricing.jsonwith official rates from provider websites - The
_sourcefield in pricing.json tracks the data origin
Display not appearing?
- Check that the skill is installed:
clawhub list - Verify AGENTS.md or SOUL.md contains the cost monitoring rule
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install cost-monitor - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/cost-monitor - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is Cost Monitor?
Real-time token usage and cost tracking for OpenClaw agents. Supports MiMo Token Plan (Credits) and DeepSeek pay-as-you-go (RMB). Shows per-turn consumption... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 37 downloads so far.
How do I install Cost Monitor?
Run "/install cost-monitor" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Cost Monitor free?
Yes, Cost Monitor is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Cost Monitor support?
Cost Monitor is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (linux, darwin, win32).
Who created Cost Monitor?
It is built and maintained by chengkezhou (@chengkezhou); the current version is v1.1.0.