dsh-plugin-usage-meter

For users of DeepSeek Harness, a common pain point is the difficulty in tracking API usage and costs in real time, often leading to budget overruns or poor cost control. dsh-plugin-usage-meter is a lightweight web plugin that seamlessly integrates beneath the input box as a button-style usage bar, displaying real-time token usage, estimated costs based on peak/off-peak pricing, and account balance. It features a smart pricing system that auto-syncs with official rates and calculates costs based on historical effective intervals, ensuring estimates are accurate. The plugin also visualizes usage distribution, warns about context pressure, and generates fun tier-sharing cards, making cost management intuitive and engaging.

Core capabilities include real-time cost monitoring and balance queries, peak/off-peak dual-period pricing, model-stacked usage charts, optional zero-config official bill integration, three-level context pressure alerts, and five-tier consumption level sharing. Built as a pure web plugin with no extra processes or telemetry, it installs at just ~0.6MB—lightweight compared to desktop tools—while maintaining MIT open-source and local-first principles for data privacy.

dsh-plugin-usage-meter is ideal for all DeepSeek Harness users, especially developers, small teams, and budget-conscious individuals. If you need transparent AI cost tracking, usage optimization, or simple account monitoring, this plugin offers a one-stop solution. It requires no technical expertise, providing an intuitive interface and automated features that let everyone easily manage their AI resource consumption.