Slash Command: /cost-report
Slash Command: /cost-report is a verified SLASH_COMMAND blueprint on Promptally in Interactive Slash Commands optimized for leading AI models. Generate a local Claude Code cost report from the ECC cost-tracker metrics log. Use for a terminal summary or CSV export of tracked spend; the cost-tracking skill covers the same metrics log for on-demand cost/budget questions asked in conversation. Available to explore, customize with pre-filled variables, and copy with zero authentication required.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Artifact type | SLASH COMMAND (Interactive Slash Commands) |
| Compatible engines | Universal / Model Agnostic |
| Input variables | None (pre-filled) |
| Approximate tokens | 948 |
| Source file | cost-report.md |
| Access tier | Free public (MIT) |
Pre-Filled Template
# Cost Report
Summarize local Claude Code spend by day, model, and session from the metrics
log that ECC's `stop:cost-tracker` hook writes.
## Where the data lives
The tracker appends one JSON object per session-stop to
`~/.claude/metrics/costs.jsonl`. Each row is a **cumulative snapshot for that
session**, so the report takes the **latest row per `session_id`** and sums
across sessions (summing every row would multiply-count).
Row schema:
`{ timestamp, session_id, transcript_path, model, input_tokens, output_tokens, cache_write_tokens, cache_read_tokens, estimated_cost_usd }`
## What this command does
1. Check that `~/.claude/metrics/costs.jsonl` exists. If it does not, tell the
user the tracker is not set up yet (it populates after the first session ends
with the `stop:cost-tracker` hook enabled).
2. Reduce rows to the latest snapshot per session and aggregate.
3. Present a compact report, or export recent rows as CSV when the argument is `csv`.
`node` is used instead of `sqlite3`/`jq` so this works identically on macOS,
Linux, and Windows.
## Report
```bash
node -e '
const fs=require("fs"),os=require("os"),path=require("path");
const f=path.join(os.homedir(),".claude","metrics","costs.jsonl");
if(!fs.existsSync(f)){console.log("Cost tracker not set up: "+f+" not found. Enable the stop:cost-tracker hook and finish a session first.");process.exit(0);}
const rows=fs.readFileSync(f,"utf8").split(/\r?\n/).filter(Boolean).map(l=>{try{return JSON.parse(l)}catch{return null}}).filter(Boolean);
const bySession=new Map();
for(const r of rows){const k=r.session_id||r.transcript_path||r.timestamp;const p=bySession.get(k);if(!p||String(r.timestamp)>String(p.timestamp))bySession.set(k,r);}
const latest=[...bySession.values()];
const cost=r=>Number(r.estimated_cost_usd)||0;
const day=r=>String(r.timestamp||"").slice(0,10);
const today=new Date().toISOString().slice(0,10);
const d=new Date(Date.now()-864e5).toISOString().slice(0,10);
const sum=a=>a.reduce((s,r)=>s+cost(r),0);
const f4=n=>"$"+n.toFixed(4);
console.log("=== Cost summary ===");
console.log("today: "+f4(sum(latest.filter(r=>day(r)===today))));
console.log("yesterday: "+f4(sum(latest.filter(r=>day(r)===d))));
console.log("total: "+f4(sum(latest))+" ("+latest.length+" sessions)");
const by=(key)=>{const m=new Map();for(const r of latest){const k=key(r)||"(unknown)";m.set(k,(m.get(k)||0)+cost(r));}return [...m.entries()].sort((a,b)=>b[1]-a[1]);};
console.log("\n=== By model ===");for(const [k,v] of by(r=>r.model))console.log(f4(v).padStart(12)+" "+k);
console.log("\n=== Last 7 days ===");
const days=new Map();for(const r of latest){const k=day(r);days.set(k,(days.get(k)||0)+cost(r));}
[...days.entries()].sort((a,b)=>b[0]<a[0]?-1:1).slice(0,7).forEach(([k,v])=>console.log(k+" "+f4(v)));
'
```
## CSV export (`/cost-report csv`)
```bash
node -e '
const fs=require("fs"),os=require("os"),path=require("path");
const f=path.join(os.homedir(),".claude","metrics","costs.jsonl");
if(!fs.existsSync(f)){console.error("no data");process.exit(0);}
const rows=fs.readFileSync(f,"utf8").split(/\r?\n/).filter(Boolean).map(l=>{try{return JSON.parse(l)}catch{return null}}).filter(Boolean).slice(-100);
console.log("timestamp,session_id,model,input_tokens,output_tokens,cache_write_tokens,cache_read_tokens,estimated_cost_usd");
for(const r of rows)console.log([r.timestamp,r.session_id,r.model,r.input_tokens,r.output_tokens,r.cache_write_tokens,r.cache_read_tokens,r.estimated_cost_usd].join(","));
'
```
## Report format
1. Summary: today, yesterday, total, session count.
2. By model: models ranked by total cost.
3. Last seven days: date and cost.
Rely on the precomputed `estimated_cost_usd` values written by the tracker; do
not re-estimate pricing from raw tokens here.How to use this slash command
- Review the pre-filled example and source files above.
- Copy the template or download
cost-report.md, then use it in your model, IDE, or workflow tool. - Compare your result with the sample output when one is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use Slash Command: /cost-report?
Open the slash command on Promptally, review the pre-filled example, then copy the template or download cost-report.md and paste it into your model, IDE or workflow tool. Slash Command: /cost-report is a static blueprint with no dynamic variables. Copy it and use it as-is.
Is Slash Command: /cost-report free?
Yes. Slash Command: /cost-report is free to view, copy and download on Promptally without creating an account. It is published under the MIT license.
What variables does Slash Command: /cost-report need?
Slash Command: /cost-report is a static blueprint with no dynamic variables. Copy it and use it as-is.