What is CC Usage Tool for Claude Code

CC Usage is a CLI tool that analyzes your Claude Code token usage and costs from local JSONL files. It provides incredibly fast and informative insights into your AI conversation expenses, helping you optimize your Claude Code spending and understand usage patterns.

Official Repository: https://github.com/ryoppippi/ccusage

How to Use It

Install globally via npm or use npx to run without installation:

npm i -g ccusage
ccusage          # Default daily report
ccusage daily    # Detailed daily analysis
ccusage blocks --live  # Real-time usage dashboard

Use with npx for one-time analysis without installation:

npx ccusage      # Default daily report
npx ccusage daily    # Detailed daily analysis
npx ccusage blocks --live  # Real-time usage dashboard

I use CC Usage to monitor my token consumption patterns and identify expensive conversations that might benefit from optimization.

Why Use CC Usage

Cost Optimization - Understanding your token usage helps you make informed decisions about model selection, conversation length, and workflow efficiency.

Usage Insights - Detailed reports show which conversations consume the most tokens, helping you identify areas for improvement in your Claude Code workflows.

Real-Time Monitoring - Live dashboard mode lets you track active sessions and avoid unexpected billing surprises.

Benefits:

• Fast Analysis - Incredibly quick processing of local JSONL files for immediate insights
• Multiple Report Types - Daily, monthly, and session-based usage tracking
• Live Monitoring - Real-time token burn rate tracking with cost projections
• Billing Window Analysis - Tracks usage within Claude's 5-hour billing periods
• Model Breakdown - Per-model cost analysis for Opus, Sonnet, and other Claude models
• Flexible Export - JSON output for custom analysis and reporting
• Cache Token Tracking - Separate analysis of cached vs. new token usage
• Offline Mode - Works without internet connection using local pricing data

I use CC Usage to benchmark different optimization techniques and ensure my Claude Code usage stays within budget while maximizing productivity.

Cost Management

CC Usage helps you understand which workflows are most expensive, allowing you to optimize high-cost conversations and choose appropriate models for different tasks.

Official Repository

For installation, detailed documentation, and updates, visit the CC Usage GitHub Repository.

See Also: CC Usage Add-on|Token Optimization|Configuration