# claude-cost-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to estimate costs and optimize usage of the Claude API, as it provides token count estimates, per-model cost calculations, and break-even analysis for prompt caching without requiring an API key or network connection. It solves problems related to budgeting and resource allocation for AI model usage. Ideal for developers and users looking to plan and manage their Claude API expenses effectively.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/firstshout-claude-cost-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/firstshout-claude-cost-mcp

## Description

Estimates Claude API token counts, per-model cost, and prompt-caching break-even without an API key or network.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/tqpryoqpsu)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/firstshout/claude-cost-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "firstshout-claude-cost-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/firstshout-claude-cost-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/firstshout-claude-cost-mcp/pull`

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