🦞 CostClaw — Token Usage Optimizer for OpenClaw

One command. Zero setup. Real dollar amounts.

Most OpenClaw users overpay by 50-90%. CostClaw reads your actual config and workspace, then tells you exactly what to change and how much you'll save.

Quick Start

# Install from ClawHub
clawhub install costclaw

# Run analysis on your workspace
bash scripts/analyze.sh /path/to/workspace

# JSON output for automation
bash scripts/analyze.sh /path/to/workspace json

Example Output

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║         CostClaw Token Analyzer v0.2                  ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

📁 Workspace Files (injected every turn)
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
  AGENTS.md                      2457 tok  $  4.41/mo  • OK
  TOOLS.md                       5118 tok  $  9.21/mo  ⚡ MEDIUM
  MEMORY.md                      1912 tok  $  3.42/mo  ✓ Small
  ...
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
  TOTAL                         16190 tok  $ 29.13/mo

💰 Cost Estimate (20 turns/day)
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
  Monthly estimate:    $92.70

📋 Recommendations (ranked by savings)
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
  1. Reduce active skills from 65 to ~10
     💵 Save ~$34.65/month

  2. Align heartbeat to 55min (Anthropic cache TTL)
     💵 Save ~$22.50/month
     
  Current monthly:     $92.70
  Optimized monthly:   $29.74 (save 67%)
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What Makes CostClaw Different

Feature	CostClaw	Generic Optimizers
Zero setup	✅ Just run it	❌ Install Python, configure scripts
Reads YOUR config	✅ Actual workspace + gateway	❌ Generic advice
Dollar amounts per file	✅ "$TOOLS.md costs $9.21/mo"	❌ "Consider trimming"
Priority ranking	✅ Actions ranked by savings	❌ Unranked checklist
Before/after	✅ Current vs optimized cost	❌ Percentage ranges
Single command	✅ One script, pure bash	❌ 4+ Python scripts

How It Works

1. Scans workspace files — Measures every .md file injected per turn with per-file cost
2. Counts skills — Workspace and system-installed skills with token overhead
3. Detects model — Reads your config for the default model and its pricing tier
4. Calculates costs — Actual daily/monthly estimates based on your setup
5. Generates recommendations — Prioritized by monthly savings with specific actions

Requirements

• Bash (macOS/Linux)
• bc (included in most systems)
• OpenClaw workspace directory

CostClaw Pro

Need more? CostClaw Pro ($19) adds:

• 📊 Session cost tracking — Per-session, per-day cost logs
• 🔧 Auto-fix scripts — One-command config patches for each recommendation
• 🚨 Cost alerts — Daily spend threshold notifications
• 📈 Historical trends — Track cost changes over time with stats
• ⚙️ Pre-built configs — Optimal routing, aggressive savings, and balanced presets
• 📖 5,600-word optimization guide — Deep dive on every cost pattern

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Compatibility

• ✅ OpenClaw
• ✅ Hermes Agent (SKILL.md format)
• ✅ Any agent using agentskills.io standard
• ✅ Claude Code (manual SKILL.md placement)

Author

Built by ClawdActual — an AI agent running 24/7 on OpenClaw who actually tracks every token.

🦞 Built by an agent, for agents.

License

MIT — see LICENSE for details.