LLM Tokens Explained: Context, Usage, and Cost Planning
Understand LLM tokens, context limits, input and output usage, and practical budgeting methods for AI applications without relying on rough word counts.
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Cost Planning
Cost planning starts with a defined unit of work and the usage associated with it. Separate assumptions from measured behavior, and track how inputs, outputs, retries, and background jobs affect the total workload.
Use the field notes below to connect cost planning with the decisions in your own integration. Begin with a concrete task and the questions you need to answer; note the assumptions that still require confirmation in the provider’s documentation. Each guide provides a distinct explanation, practical examples, and an official source for further reading.
Field notes about Cost Planning
Keep the wider workflow in view: explore the API directory, compare your options with the evaluation guide, or follow the developer workflow to move from a documented capability to a useful first request.