daily-cost

Monitor daily Claude Code spending with aggregate and per-session cost breakdowns.

101|10|Updated Jan 25, 2026

Search Tags:#claude code #budget #cost #spending #ai cost #usage report

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tombelieber/claude-view --skill daily-cost

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Skill: daily-cost
Source: https://github.com/tombelieber/claude-view/tree/main/packages/plugin/skills/daily-cost
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tombelieber/claude-view --skill daily-cost

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a clear, real-time overview of your Claude Code expenses, helping you manage your budget and understand your usage patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time Cost Monitoring: View today's total spending and active session costs.
Session Breakdown: See per-session project, model, and cost details for running sessions.
Token Usage Insights: Understand input, output, and cache token consumption.
Use Case: Quickly check "how much did I spend today?" to stay within your budget and identify any unexpected spikes in usage.

Quick Start

Ask about your daily cost report.

Frequently Asked Questions about daily-cost

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I track my Claude Code spending and token usage?▼

To track Claude Code spending, you can use this Skill to monitor real-time daily costs, aggregate expenses, and per-session token consumption breakdowns. It fetches live summary and historical statistics via MCP tools.

Can I see a per-session cost breakdown for active Claude Code sessions?▼

Yes, you can see a per-session cost breakdown for active Claude Code sessions. The Skill reports project, model, and cost details, alongside input, output, and cache token consumption for each running session.

What's the best way to monitor daily AI cost spikes in Claude Code?▼

The best way to monitor daily AI cost spikes in Claude Code is by reviewing the Skill's historical spending trends and real-time active session costs. This identifies unexpected usage spikes to help you stay within budget.

Do I need MCP tools to fetch Claude Code usage reports?▼

Yes, you need MCP tools to fetch Claude Code usage reports. The Skill requires MCP tools to retrieve live summary data, detailed session information, and historical spending statistics for financial transparency.

Why does my Claude Code budget exceed expectations?▼

Your Claude Code budget may exceed expectations due to high cache and output token consumption across active sessions. The Skill details token usage and historical spending trends to help you identify the exact cause of unexpected costs.