See real-time AI API spending in the status bar. Free VS Code extension — no API keys, no signup.
Why Developers Need AI API Cost VS Code Extension
AI coding costs add up silently. VSCode AI Cost Tracker gives you:
- Real-time tracking — every Copilot Chat and AI API call counted
- Status bar visibility — total cost always in view
- 23 providers — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, Qwen and more
- Budget alerts (Pro) — notified before you overspend
- 100% local — data never leaves your machine
FAQ
How does the cost tracking work?
The extension reads request metadata from VS Code's language model API and calculates cost using real provider pricing tables.
Is my data private?
Yes. No external network calls, no telemetry, no API keys required. Everything stays in VS Code's local storage.
Which AI tools are supported?
Copilot Chat and any extension using the vscode.lm API — covering 23 providers across US, EU, and Chinese LLMs.