Claudetop: Real-Time Cost Monitoring Tool for Claude Code Sessions
By
liorwn
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Summary
Claudetop is a monitoring tool for Claude Code sessions that provides real-time visibility into token usage and costs. It addresses the problem where users can't track their spending during Claude Code sessions, often discovering unexpectedly high bills after the fact. The tool shows real-time cost tracking, cache efficiency metrics, model comparison data, and smart alerts to help users optimize their Claude Code usage and avoid surprise charges.
Key quotes
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claudetop shows you exactly where your tokens and dollars go — in real time.
Claude Code doesn't show you what you're spending. You finish a session, check your billing dashboard, and discover a $65 charge for what felt like 30 minutes of work.
I built claudetop after noticing my model estimate showed $10 but the actual bill was $65. Turns out, compaction was hiding 80% of my token usage.
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