See exactly what AI APIs are costing you, right in VS Code. Every time you code.
No proxy. No code changes. No SDK. Just a number in your status bar that tells you the truth.
What it does
Scout shows your real AI API spend in the VS Code status bar — updated automatically, no browser tab required.
$(scout-outline) $47.20 leaving this month
Click it. Get the full breakdown:
- Total this month — the anchor number everything else is judged against
- Today's spend — what left today, right now
- Projected month total — on pace for what? (also shown in the status bar near month-end)
- Top provider — which API is driving the bill
- Days left — how much runway before month-end
- Spike alerts — popup the moment your spend jumps unexpectedly
New: Scout: Try Demo shows sample spend instantly — no account required — so you feel the habit before you connect.
Providers supported
| Provider | Tracked |
|---|---|
| OpenAI (GPT-4o, o1, o3, mini) | ✓ |
| Anthropic (Claude Sonnet, Haiku, Opus) | ✓ |
| Google Gemini | ✓ |
| OpenRouter (300+ models) | ✓ |
| Azure OpenAI | ✓ |
| AWS Bedrock | ✓ |
| Cursor (Pro subscription + BYOK) | ✓ |
All providers. One number. One place.
How to set up
- Install Scout and open the Activity Bar gecko (or complete the Getting Started walkthrough)
- Try demo for sample numbers — or paste your Widget Token if you already use TryTokka
- New to TryTokka? Create a free account → connect providers → copy Widget Token from Settings → Apps
Done. Scout starts watching instantly.
Why read-only keys?
Scout uses TryTokka's backend, which connects to AI provider billing APIs with read-only admin keys. Your traffic is never proxied. We only ever read usage data — we cannot make API calls, create resources, or incur charges on your behalf.
Full security details: trytokka.com/security
Status bar colours
| Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Default | Spend within normal range |
| Yellow | Approaching your configured alert threshold, or elevated month-end pace |
| Red | Alert threshold crossed, or sudden spike detected |
Configuration
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
scout.refreshIntervalMinutes |
30 |
How often to fetch fresh data |
scout.showInStatusBar |
true |
Show/hide the status bar item |
scout.localAlertThresholdUsd |
0 |
Local VS Code alert (0 = off). For email alerts, set them in TryTokka. |
TryTokka — the full dashboard
Scout gives you the number. TryTokka gives you:
- Email alerts — get notified before your bill arrives
- Model optimizer — which model to switch and how much you'd save
- Spend forecasting — on pace for what this month?
- Spike investigation — click any day, see which model caused the jump
- Team plans — shared spend visibility for the whole team
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
Scout: Try Demo (Sample Spend) |
Show realistic sample data immediately |
Scout: Paste Widget Token |
Connect with an existing TryTokka token |
Scout: Connect TryTokka Account |
Demo, signup, or paste token |
Scout: Disconnect Account |
Remove your token / exit demo |
Scout: Refresh Now |
Fetch the latest spend data immediately |
Scout: Open Spend Panel |
Open the sidebar breakdown |
Scout: Start Free — trytokka.com |
Open TryTokka signup in your browser |
Privacy
- Your widget token is stored in VS Code's encrypted
SecretStorage(OS keychain) - No API keys are stored in this extension — token only
- Scout makes read-only GET requests to
trytokka.com/api/widget-summary - Demo mode never leaves your machine (sample numbers only)
- No telemetry, no analytics, no data collection by this extension
Links
- TryTokka — the full dashboard
- GitHub — source code
- Support — get help
- Security — how we protect your keys
Scout is built by TryTokka. Made for developers who ship with AI.