# SAM: Cost/Token Management

> Explore token budgets and cost controls per agent/stage. Track API costs. Set limits per task.

- Skill: `tools-only/sam-cost-token-management` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/sam-cost-token-management`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/sam-cost-token-management/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/sam-cost-token-management

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**Research first**: How do LLM cost management tools work (LangSmith, Helicone)? What budget enforcement patterns exist?