claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Show per-action token usage in CLI output [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Displaying per-action token delta after each response can help users understand and optimize their token usage.

Guidance

• Modify the CLI to show the token usage for each action, including the input and output tokens, to provide a clear breakdown of token consumption.
• Consider adding a feature to display the token usage in a more prominent location, such as inline with the action output, to make it easier for users to understand the cost of their actions.
• Update the /cost command to include absolute token numbers in addition to the model distribution and cache hit rate to provide more detailed information about token usage.
• Review the current token usage display in the status bar to ensure it is accurate and easy to understand, and consider adding more detailed information about token consumption.

Example

A possible implementation could involve adding a token usage display to the output of each action, such as:

[+1.2k tokens · input: 800 · output: 400]

This would provide a clear and concise breakdown of the token usage for each action.

Notes

The exact implementation details may vary depending on the specific requirements and constraints of the CLI and the token usage system. It may be necessary to balance the level of detail provided with the need to avoid cluttering the output.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by modifying the CLI to display per-action token delta after each response, as this will provide users with the necessary information to understand and optimize their token usage.