Claude Code now shows exactly why it burned your tokens, and I finally stopped guessing
Claude Code has introduced an enhanced /cost command that provides detailed insights into token usage and expenses. The new feature identifies specific causes for high costs, such as cache misses resulting from long breaks in conversation. This transparency allows users to understand and manage their AI interaction costs more effectively.
- ▪Claude Code's new /cost command displays a breakdown of token usage including input, output, cache reads, and cache writes.
- ▪The command identifies likely causes for token waste, such as prompt cache expiration after a user takes a break.
- ▪Users can now see exactly how much context needs to be re-cached, which helps explain increased costs for simple continuation prompts.
- ▪The update aims to stop users from guessing why their token limits are being consumed by providing explicit diagnostic information.
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