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Monitor Real-Time Token Costs with /stats Command

Use the /stats command to monitor your daily AI budget and token spend.

Keep track of your AI development costs in real-time by using the /stats slash command to view daily token expenditure.

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The Scenario

You are working on a large codebase and want to monitor your API costs and token usage to avoid unexpected billing.

Before & after

The old way

Users have to log into their cloud provider's console, navigate to billing sections, and filter by API keys to estimate usage, often taking 5–10 minutes.

With AI

Run the /stats command to see a breakdown of your daily token consumption and associated costs directly in your terminal. This takes about 10 seconds to check.

The Prompt

/stats

The /stats command provides immediate transparency into your daily token spend, helping you manage budget and understand the cost-efficiency of different models.

Source

Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs
"/stats shows your daily token spend, /voice lets you speak instead of type"