Openai Api Cost Tracker And Usage Dashboard
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Product specification
Gain complete visibility and control over your OpenAI API spending instantly.
Monitoring API usage manually through spreadsheets or generic admin consoles is tedious and prone to human error, often leading to unexpected invoices and unclear budget attribution.
This solution automates the entire tracking process by fetching your usage data directly and presenting it in a clean, self-hosted dashboard. It allows you to break down costs by specific model and date, ensuring you know exactly which resources are consuming your budget. The system also monitors your spending against your limits, triggering alerts when you approach defined thresholds to prevent overages.
What's included:
- Python Integration Script -- Seamlessly connects to your OpenAI account to pull precise usage logs automatically.
- Self-Contained HTML Dashboard -- Visualize your data with a responsive interface that runs locally in your browser.
- Per-Model Cost Breakdown -- Identify exactly which models, such as GPT-4 or GPT-3.5-Turbo, are driving your expenses.
- Daily Usage Tracking -- Monitor spending patterns day-by-day to spot anomalies and trends immediately.
- Budget Exceed Alerts -- Receive instant notifications when your projected costs approach your pre-defined budget caps.
Who this is for:
This tool is designed for developers and CTOs integrating OpenAI APIs into production environments, as well as startup founders who need to monitor burn rates accurately without wasting time on manual data entry.
Real example:
Before using this tracker, a technical lead had to manually export CSVs from the OpenAI dashboard every Friday to calculate project costs, often discovering overspending days later. After deploying this script, they now check a local dashboard every morning to see a precise breakdown of token usage by model, allowing them to optimize prompts and catch cost spikes in real-time.
What you'll achieve:
- Eliminate manual spreadsheet management and human error in cost reporting.
- Immediate identification of high-cost API calls and specific models driving usage.
- Proactive financial control through automated alerts before budget limits are breached.
FAQ:
Technical requirements? Python 3.10+ or as specified in README. No coding experience needed to run.
How quickly can I start? Immediately after download -- setup guide included.
Support? Email howipromt@gmail.com -- we respond within 24h.
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Openai Api Cost Tracker And Usage Dashboard
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What it does: Tracks OpenAI API spend per model, per day, alerts on budget exceed.
Aggregates usage data, calculates costs based on latest pricing models,
persists data locally, and visualizes spending trends.
For: developers, CTOs, startup founders using OpenAI.
Requirements:
pip install requests python-dotenv tabulate
Usage:
1. export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..." (optional: creates a .env file)
2. python script.py
Note: If no API key is found, the script runs in 'Simulation Mode' with realistic
demo data to demonstrate the dashboard capabilities.
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"""
import os
import sys
import json
import logging
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from decimal import Decimal, getcontext
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
# External imports (Ensure requirements are installed)
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