cost

Monitor and report AI session costs and usage metrics.

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Search Tags:#developer tools #optimization #cost tracking #ai session #usage reports

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npx skills add https://github.com/phoenixvc/agentkit-forge --skill cost-phoenixvc

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Skill: cost
Source: https://github.com/phoenixvc/agentkit-forge/tree/main/.agents/skills/cost
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phoenixvc/agentkit-forge --skill cost-phoenixvc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides clear visibility into AI session costs and usage, helping users understand and manage their AI tool expenses.

Core Features & Use Cases

Session Summaries: Get overviews of recent AI sessions, including duration and files modified.
Usage Reports: Generate detailed monthly reports on AI usage, with JSON export options.
Use Case: A development team lead can use this Skill to generate a monthly report showing which team members are using AI tools the most, allowing for better resource allocation and cost control.

Quick Start

Use the cost skill to generate a monthly report for August 2026 in JSON format.

Frequently Asked Questions about cost

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

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How do I track AI session costs and usage metrics?▼

Tracking AI session costs and usage metrics is done by monitoring session duration, commands executed, and files modified across AI coding tools to provide clear visibility into expenses.

How do I generate a monthly AI usage report in JSON format?▼

Generating monthly AI usage reports in JSON format involves aggregating session duration, commands executed, and files modified data for a specified month, which can then be exported for resource allocation and cost control.

Can I see which team members are driving AI tool expenses?▼

Seeing which team members are driving AI tool expenses is possible by generating a monthly report that tracks individual usage metrics and session duration, allowing for better resource allocation.

What is included in AI session summaries for coding tools?▼

AI session summaries include an overview of recent sessions that tracks the total session duration, the specific commands executed, and the total files modified across your AI coding tools.

Does this tool track usage metrics across different AI coding tools?▼

Yes, this tool tracks usage metrics across different AI coding tools by monitoring session duration, commands executed, and files modified to provide a comprehensive view of AI tool expenses.

Can I export AI usage reports to JSON?▼

Yes, you can export AI usage reports to JSON format, enabling you to extract detailed monthly aggregate data on session duration and files modified for external analysis and cost management.