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Use /cost to Track Token Spending

Check how many tokens you've used and the estimated cost of the current session — so you know when to compact before hitting the context ceiling.

/cost

March 4, 2026

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Run /cost inside any Claude Code session to see token usage and estimated cost for the current conversation.

Why Native Cost Tracking Beats Switching to the Dashboard

It’s the fastest way to stay aware of your spending without switching to the Anthropic dashboard.

When the cost climbs, it’s also a good signal that it’s time to run /compact and free up context.