/install llm-cost-tracker
API Cost Tracker
Monitor and optimize your LLM API spending directly from your agent.
Quick Start
Run cost analysis:
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --summary
Commands
Check Current Spend
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --provider openai --period today
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --provider anthropic --period week
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --all --period month
Set Budget Alert
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --set-budget 100 --period month --alert telegram
Cost Breakdown by Model
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --breakdown model --period week
Optimization Recommendations
python3 scripts/cost_tracker.py --optimize
This analyzes usage patterns and recommends:
- Model downgrades for simple tasks (e.g., use Haiku instead of Opus for classification)
- Caching opportunities (repeated similar prompts)
- Batch processing windows (off-peak pricing where available)
- Context window optimization (trim unnecessary context)
Supported Providers
| Provider | Method | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Usage API | OPENAI_API_KEY env var |
| Anthropic | Usage API | ANTHROPIC_API_KEY env var |
| Google AI | Billing API | GOOGLE_API_KEY env var |
| DeepSeek | Usage API | DEEPSEEK_API_KEY env var |
Budget Alerts
Configure in ~/.openclaw/cost-tracker.json:
{
"budgets": {
"daily": 10,
"weekly": 50,
"monthly": 200
},
"alertChannels": ["telegram", "discord"],
"alertThresholds": [50, 75, 90, 100]
}
Alerts fire at each threshold percentage. At 100%, optionally pause non-critical agent tasks.
Output Format
Reports generate as markdown tables suitable for any messaging surface:
Provider | Model | Tokens | Cost
------------|--------------------|-----------|---------
Anthropic | claude-opus-4-6 | 2.1M | $63.00
Anthropic | claude-sonnet-4-6 | 5.4M | $16.20
OpenAI | gpt-4o | 1.8M | $9.00
| TOTAL | | $88.20
Advanced: Cost Optimization Patterns
See references/optimization-guide.md for detailed strategies on reducing API spend by 30-60% without sacrificing quality.
- 确保已安装 OpenClaw(本地或 Docker 部署)
- 在对话框中输入安装命令:
/install llm-cost-tracker - 安装完成后,直接呼叫该 Skill 的名称或使用
/llm-cost-tracker触发 - 根据 Skill 的参数说明提供必要输入,即可获得结构化输出
LLM Cost Tracker 是什么?
Track, analyze, and optimize LLM API spending across providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, etc.). Use when the user asks about API costs, token usa... 它是一个面向 Claude Code / OpenClaw 的 AI Agent Skill 插件,目前累计下载 310 次。
如何安装 LLM Cost Tracker?
在 OpenClaw 或 Claude Code 对话框中运行命令「/install llm-cost-tracker」即可一键安装,无需额外配置。
LLM Cost Tracker 是免费的吗?
是的,LLM Cost Tracker 完全免费,采用 MIT-0 许可证,可自由下载、安装和使用。
LLM Cost Tracker 支持哪些平台?
LLM Cost Tracker 跨平台运行,可在任意部署了 OpenClaw / Claude Code 的环境中使用(cross-platform)。
谁开发了 LLM Cost Tracker?
由 John Wang(@johnnywang2001)开发并维护,当前版本 v1.0.0。