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Claude Code: How to Parse JSON Output and Track Costs

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This article explains how to obtain JSON output from Claude Code, a tool for running code within the Claude AI. It details two primary output formats: `--output-format json` for final results and `--output-format stream-json` for real-time progress. The post clarifies that the cost field has been updated to `total_cost_usd` and provides an example of the JSON structure, including fields like `result`, `session_id`, and `usage`. AI

IMPACT Provides guidance for developers integrating Claude Code into their workflows.

RANK_REASON Article explains how to use a specific feature of an existing tool.

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Claude Code: How to Parse JSON Output and Track Costs

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Aoba Works ·

    Claude Code Output Format JSON: Fields, jq & Python Parsing

    <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://en.aobaworks.com/claude-code-output-format-json-fields-jq-python-parsing/?utm_source=devto&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unattended</a>.</em></p> <p>To get JSON from Claude Code, run <code>claude -p "your prompt…

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