billing-monitor

Monitor API responses for billing errors and trigger alerts.

5|1|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/netanel-abergel/pa-skills --skill billing-monitor
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Skill: billing-monitor
Source: https://github.com/netanel-abergel/pa-skills/tree/main/skills/billing-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/netanel-abergel/pa-skills --skill billing-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents unexpected downtime in AI operations by detecting API billing issues early and alerting the necessary parties without interrupting core functions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Error Detection and Alerting: Scans API responses for billing errors like HTTP 402 and notifies owner and admin via WhatsApp or preferred channels.
  • Fallback Switching and Logging: Automatically switches to a backup model if configured and logs incidents for tracking.
  • Use Case: During a routine health check, it identifies a quota exceedance on your primary LLM provider, alerts you to top up credits, and seamlessly shifts to a fallback model to keep your AI PA running.

Quick Start

Activate the billing-monitor skill to perform a health check on all configured API keys and alert if any billing errors are found.

Frequently Asked Questions about billing-monitor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor API billing errors to prevent AI service disruptions?

Monitoring API billing errors involves scanning API responses for HTTP 402 status codes and triggering automated alerts to prevent service disruptions. This skill performs routine health checks on LLM providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google to detect quota exceedances.

Can I automatically switch to a fallback model when an API billing error occurs?

Yes, automatic fallback model switching is supported when an API billing error occurs. Upon detecting issues like quota exceedance, it seamlessly shifts operations to a configured backup model and logs the incident for tracking.

What is the best way to send automated alerts for LLM API quota exceedance?

Sending automated alerts for LLM API quota exceedance is handled by notifying owners and admins via WhatsApp or preferred channels. It identifies billing issues during routine health checks and immediately alerts necessary parties without interrupting core functions.

Does this API billing monitor work with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google LLM providers?

Yes, this API billing monitor works with LLM providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. It applies to these platforms during routine health checks, error detections, or peer reports to satisfy automated notification and fallback requirements.

Do I need advanced reasoning or external dependencies to set up API billing alerts?

No, you do not need advanced reasoning or external dependencies to set up API billing alerts. It handles edge cases, incident logging, and notifications using simple bash scripts and curl without advanced reasoning.

Why should I use bash scripts for API billing error detection instead of other monitoring tools?

Using bash scripts for API billing error detection provides a lightweight approach to scanning API responses and triggering alerts. It handles automated notification, fallback switching, and incident logging without the overhead of advanced reasoning or external dependencies.