cost-tracker
AI spending monitor — track costs across OpenRouter models with daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Budget limits with alerts, per-model analysis, savings recommendations, and historical tracking via SQLite. Use for controlling AI costs and optimizing model selection.
Best use case
cost-tracker is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
AI spending monitor — track costs across OpenRouter models with daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Budget limits with alerts, per-model analysis, savings recommendations, and historical tracking via SQLite. Use for controlling AI costs and optimizing model selection.
Teams using cost-tracker should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/cost-tracker/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How cost-tracker Compares
| Feature / Agent | cost-tracker | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
AI spending monitor — track costs across OpenRouter models with daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Budget limits with alerts, per-model analysis, savings recommendations, and historical tracking via SQLite. Use for controlling AI costs and optimizing model selection.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# 💰 Cost Tracker
AI spending monitor for OpenRouter. Track per-model costs, get daily/weekly/monthly reports, set budget alerts, and get savings recommendations.
## Usage
```bash
# Fetch and store current usage from OpenRouter
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py fetch
# Show spending reports
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py report --period daily
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py report --period weekly
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py report --period monthly
# Per-model breakdown
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py models
# Set monthly budget + check status
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py budget --set 25.00
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py budget --check
# Savings recommendations
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py savings
# Export data as JSON
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py export --format json
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/cost_tracker.py export --format csv
```
## Features
- **Live Usage Fetch** — Pulls real spending data from OpenRouter's `/api/v1/auth/key` endpoint
- **Per-Model Tracking** — See which models cost you the most
- **Period Reports** — Daily, weekly, monthly summaries with trends
- **Budget Alerts** — Set limits and get warned at 80% threshold
- **Savings Tips** — Identifies cheaper models that could handle the same workload
- **Historical Data** — SQLite storage for long-term trend analysis
- **Export** — JSON or CSV export for spreadsheets
## Data Storage
All data stored in `{baseDir}/data/cost_tracker.db` (SQLite).
## Credits
Built by [M. Abidi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ali-abidi) | [agxntsix.ai](https://www.agxntsix.ai)
[YouTube](https://youtube.com/@aiwithabidi) | [GitHub](https://github.com/aiwithabidi)
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