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Claudetop – htop for Claude Code sessions (see your AI spend in real-time)
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claudetop provides real-time tracking of token usage and costs for Claude Code sessions, allowing users to monitor their expenses effectively. It displays metrics such as cache efficiency, model comparisons, and smart alerts to optimize spending.
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- Praise: Claudetop provides real-time visibility into AI spending, addressing the common issue of unexpected charges by revealing hidden token usage.
- Praise: The plugin system for claudetop allows for extensibility, enabling users to integrate various tools like Spotify and CI status, enhancing its utility.
- Concern: Users express frustration with Anthropic's billing practices, highlighting issues with unexpected charges and the need for frequent API key regeneration.
- Concern: The installation process for claudetop has limitations, such as assumptions about file locations, which could hinder user experience and accessibility.