A developer built a self-hosted AI cost tracking tool called TokenGuard after their team's OpenAI bill unexpectedly doubled. The tool acts as a proxy between engineers and AI APIs like OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini, providing a real-time dashboard for usage, budget management, and automatic alerts. It also features smart routing to switch requests to cheaper models when limits are hit, ensuring continuous work while controlling costs. AI
IMPACT Provides a solution for managing and controlling escalating AI API costs, crucial for businesses adopting AI.
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