modelcost-sdk 0.3.3

Python SDK for the ModelCost API — track, govern, and optimize AI model spending.

ModelCost Python SDK

Python SDK for the ModelCost API. Track, govern, and optimize your AI model spending in real time.

Installation

pip install modelcost

For development:

pip install modelcost[dev]

Quick Start

import modelcost

# Initialize the SDK
modelcost.init(api_key="mc_your_api_key", org_id="org_123")

# Wrap your OpenAI client for automatic tracking
import openai
client = openai.OpenAI()
wrapped = modelcost.wrap(client)

# All calls are now tracked automatically
response = wrapped.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-4o",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)

# Or track costs manually
modelcost.track_cost(
    provider="openai",
    model="gpt-4o",
    input_tokens=150,
    output_tokens=50,
    feature="chatbot",
)

# Check budget before expensive operations
budget = modelcost.check_budget(feature="chatbot", estimated_cost=0.50)
if not budget.allowed:
    print(f"Budget exceeded: {budget.reason}")

# Scan text for PII before sending to models
result = modelcost.scan_pii("Contact me at [e-mail]")
if result.detected:
    print(f"PII found: {result.entities}")

# Get current usage summary
usage = modelcost.get_usage()

# Flush any buffered events and shut down
modelcost.shutdown()

Configuration

You can configure the SDK via environment variables:

Variable	Description
MODELCOST_API_KEY	Your API key (must start with mc_)
MODELCOST_ORG_ID	Your organization ID
MODELCOST_ENV	Environment name (default: production)
MODELCOST_BASE_URL	API base URL (default: https://api.modelcost.ai)

License

MIT