Where to look
- the usage status line near the chat input
- the context window indicator
- the dockable Usage panel
What you can see
- input tokens
- output tokens
- cache reads
- cache writes
- reasoning tokens when available
- estimated cost
- context fill level
Why context matters
As a chat grows, the active provider can get closer to its context limit. The context indicator helps you see that pressure before the conversation becomes inefficient or needs a reset.Provider switches
If you switch providers inside a chat, the visible usage state updates to match the active provider as the new data arrives.When to open the full Usage panel
Open the panel when you want to inspect:- a detailed token breakdown
- provider-specific usage segments
- cost and context details for the active chat