model-usage

You can track AI model costs for Codex and Claude by summarizing per-model usage data from local cost logs. This provides a detailed breakdown of current or historical spending to help you analyze and optimize your budget.

Yes, you need the CodexBar CLI installed and accessible to get a per-model cost breakdown. The tool queries local cost logs managed by CodexBar to generate current and historical usage summaries.

You can check historical AI spending across all models by generating a comprehensive usage summary from local cost logs. This allows you to see which specific models consumed the most budget over time.

Yes, you can view cost data for just your most recent AI model usage. The tool provides insights into the current model's costs or a full breakdown of all models used from the local logs.

The best way to analyze AI billing and optimize spending is to generate detailed per-model usage summaries. By reviewing these historical cost logs, you can identify which models consume the most budget and adjust usage accordingly.

A limitation of using local cost logs for AI cost optimization is that the data is restricted to usage tracked by the CodexBar CLI. It requires the tool to be installed and accessible, and only reflects locally recorded billing history.