Usage explained · 5 min read
Why your Claude Code token counts look different
Raw tokens, cache reads, and weighted tokens answer different questions. Here is how to compare them without confusing usage with a bill.
Field notes
Understand your Claude Code usage.
How the numbers are calculated, what they leave out, and how to keep a useful record of your work.
Cost explained · 4 min read
API-equivalent cost is not your Claude subscription bill
A profile can show thousands of dollars in estimated usage without you owing that amount. Here is what the cost number actually means.
Setup guide · 4 min read
Track Claude Code usage across your machines
Install nothing globally. Preview your local usage, approve a device, and keep one profile for the machines you work on.
Privacy · 3 min read
What a Claude Code usage tracker uploads
The boundary between local session files, private sync metadata, and the numbers visible on a public profile.