dsh-cost-guard
Run the following command in DeepSeek Harness:
dsh plugin install sixtysevenlf/dsh-cost-guard
Paste the following prompt into your AI chat to install this plugin:
To install this plugin in DeepSeek Harness, run the following command in your terminal: dsh plugin install sixtysevenlf/dsh-cost-guard (Source: https://github.com/sixtysevenlf/dsh-cost-guard)
About this plugin
dsh-cost-guard is designed for "pure API" users, tackling the hidden costs of DeepSeek inference. It intelligently handles peak and valley pricing by automatically deferring high-cost tasks to off-peak hours. The core features include hard budget caps (stopping payment upon reaching the limit), auto-convergence guidance, and deep integration with dsh-optab, which intelligently selects reasoning tiers based on budget and task complexity. By combining dynamic routing with token optimization, it significantly reduces overhead while maintaining output quality. It is an essential tool for developers and researchers who want precise AI cost management and high cost-performance without the need for self-hosting.
Use Cases
- Fine-grained cost management for pure API usage
- Developers needing strict control over daily AI inference expenses
- Users seeking to leverage DeepSeek's peak-valley pricing strategies
Best For
- Developers aiming to save API costs without self-hosting
- Project managers requiring hard budget caps to prevent unexpected overruns
- Researchers or teams focused on token consumption and efficiency during inference
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