Purpose
burnd is a local-first command-line tool designed to help users discover cost leaks in their use of Claude Code. It analyzes usage patterns by parsing .claude/projects/*.jsonl session files to identify behaviors that may lead to extra costs.
Main capabilities
Based on the provided information, burnd can detect the following types of cost leaks:
- retry storms
- tool overuse
- repeated reads
- long bash output
- tired-coding hours
How to use
Run it from the command line: npx getburnd. The tool parses .claude/projects/*.jsonl session files for analysis.
Use cases
Suitable for developers who use Claude Code and want to optimize costs and identify inefficient usage patterns.
Limitations
- Runs entirely offline and does not depend on the network.
- Offers free core functionality and an optional Pro detector.
- Detailed information about the Pro detector's specific features, fees, pricing, platform support, etc. is not yet provided.
