Feature Request: Show input/output token breakdown in session cost display
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Nov 13, 2025 by bryanlee-pugh Closed Jan 13, 2026
Current Behavior
The session cost display at the bottom of the chat shows the total cost for the current session, but does not provide a breakdown of token usage.
Requested Enhancement
Add a breakdown of token usage showing:
- Input tokens used
- Output tokens used
- Total tokens (existing)
Use Case
This would provide better visibility into token consumption patterns and help users understand:
- How much of their usage comes from input (context/prompts) vs output (responses)
- Which types of interactions are more token-intensive
- How to optimize their usage patterns
Example Display
Current: Session cost: $0.45
Proposed: Session cost: $0.45 (Input: 35,000 tokens, Output: 5,000 tokens)
or
Session cost: $0.45
├─ Input tokens: 35,000
└─ Output tokens: 5,000
Additional Context
This information would be particularly helpful for:
- Users trying to optimize their token usage
- Understanding the cost breakdown between different types of operations
- Debugging unexpectedly high costs
Thank you for considering this enhancement!
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