Tokendiet – see what your Claude Code session costs, for zero tokens (github.com)

Tokendiet has introduced a new feature for Claude Code users that displays the real-time cost of their ongoing sessions, allowing developers to manage token consumption more effectively. This tool provides a status line that visually indicates the session's token usage with color-coded alerts: green for cost-effective sessions under 150K tokens, yellow for caution between 150K and 350K, and red for high costs beyond 350K tokens. The cost estimates are calculated based on the current token count compared to prior turns, making it easier for users to understand how their ongoing interactions are impacting expenses in real-time. This innovation is significant for the AI/ML community as it directly addresses a key concern regarding token management and cost efficiency in model interactions. As many AI projects increasingly rely on extensive sessions that can balloon in token usage, Tokendiet's transparent tracking promotes better practices, such as clearing sessions between unrelated tasks or restricting the number of tokens passed, ultimately leading to potential cost savings and improved resource management. The tool operates entirely locally without requiring external network calls, ensuring privacy and control for developers.