Codeburn
FreeSee where your AI coding tokens go. Interactive TUI dashboard for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor cost observability.
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About Codeburn
CodeBurn is an open-source, local-first dashboard that tracks AI coding token usage and cost across 31 tools and agents including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, and Grok. It provides insights such as one-shot rate (first-try edit success), waste detection with an optimize command that grades setups A to F, subscription tracking, model comparison, yield tracking correlated with git commits, and supports 162 currencies. Available via npx or brew, with desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux. All data stays 100% local.
Key Features
Tracks 31 AI coding tools and agents including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, Grok
One-Shot Rate measures how often AI gets edits right on the first try
Optimize Command detects waste patterns and grades your setup A to F
CSV and JSON export in 8 report types (sessions, models, tools, projects, daily summaries)
Subscription tracking with visual progress bar for API spend against Pro or Max plans
Model comparison side-by-side: cost, one-shot rate, cache hits, retry rate
macOS Menu Bar with live spend, trends, forecasts, and pulse view
Yield tracking correlating AI spend with git commits (productive, reverted, or abandoned)
Supports 162 currencies with daily exchange rates from European Central Bank
100% local and open source with cross-platform desktop apps
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open source and free to use
- 100% local data privacy – no cloud upload
- Supports a wide range of AI coding tools (31+)
- Detailed breakdowns by model, project, and task
- Unique one-shot rate metric for efficiency insights
- Optimize command helps identify waste patterns and grade setups
- Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Cons
- Requires command line installation (npx or brew) for initial setup
- May have learning curve for non-technical users
- Unsigned builds may require extra steps to open (macOS xattr, Windows SmartScreen)
Best For
Monitoring AI coding token spending across multiple tools and agentsOptimizing AI tool usage to reduce costs and eliminate wasteComparing model costs and performance side-by-sideTracking API spend against subscription plan limitsAnalyzing AI agent efficiency and yield correlated with git commits
FAQ
What is CodeBurn?
CodeBurn is an open-source, local dashboard that tracks AI coding token usage and cost across 31 tools and agents, including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, and Grok.
Is CodeBurn free?
Yes, CodeBurn is open source and free to use.
Does CodeBurn send my data to the cloud?
No, CodeBurn is 100% local. All data stays on your machine.
How do I install CodeBurn?
You can install it via npx (npx codeburn@latest) or brew (brew install codeburn), or download desktop builds for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What features does CodeBurn offer?
Features include one-shot rate measurement, optimize command with A-F grading, CSV/JSON export, subscription tracking, model comparison, macOS menu bar, yield tracking, and support for 162 currencies.