Track OpenClaw/Clawdbot token and cost usage from session JSONL logs (prefer real usage.cost when present), generate daily/weekly summaries and top expensive sessions, and run budget checks (exit code on breach). Use to monitor spend, enforce budgets via cron/alerts, and apply a token-saving playbook to reduce output/tool-call cost.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install openclaw-cost-guardOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install openclaw-cost-guardβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/openclaw-cost-guard/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
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π»Developer & DevOpsWhat OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) can do for your AI workflow
Openclaw/clawdbot token directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
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One-command installation β no complex setup required
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Use OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) to track OpenClaw/Clawdbot token and cost usage from session JSONL log...
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OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) extends your AI assistant with the ability to track OpenClaw/Clawdbot token and cost usage from session JSONL logs (prefer real usage.cost when present), generate daily/weekly summaries and top expensive sessions, and run budget checks (exit code on breach). Use to monitor spend, enforce budgets via cron/alerts, and apply a token-saving playbook to reduce output/tool-call cost. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) as its underlying capability.
OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Getting started with OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) takes about two minutes. Place the skill at `~/.claude/skills/openclaw-cost-guard/` (personal, all projects) or `.claude/skills/openclaw-cost-guard/` (project-specific), then restart your AI client. From that point, typing `/openclaw-cost-guard` in any conversation activates it, or the AI will use it on its own when it detects a relevant request.
OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) has been installed 2,698 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Developer & DevOps category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-cost-guard/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/openclaw-cost-guard/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /openclaw-cost-guard or let the AI discover it automatically.
OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
OpenClaw Cost Guard (Budgets + Token-Saving Playbook) is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Track OpenClaw/Clawdbot token and cost usage from session JSONL logs (prefer real usage.cost when present), generate daily/weekly summaries and top expensive sessions, and run budget checks (exit code on breach). Use to monitor spend, enforce budgets via cron/alerts, and apply a token-saving playbook to reduce output/tool-call cost.
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