Feature Request: Integrate Token Usage Cost Calculation Based on OpenAI's Pricing #375
Description
Hello,
Token Usage Cost Calculation:
I would like to request the addition of a feature that calculates the cost of token usage based on OpenAI's current pricing. This feature would allow developers to estimate the cost directly while using Tiktoken for tokenization.
Real-Time Pricing API:
While I understand that real-time pricing information was discussed in a separate issue (openai/openai-python#2074), I believe it would be valuable to integrate this information into Tiktoken as soon as OpenAI provides an official API for retrieving current pricing.
Benefits:
- Cost Management: Helps developers manage their budget by providing instant token usage cost estimation.
- Optimization: Guides developers in optimizing token usage to avoid unnecessary costs.
- Convenience: Provides a seamless experience by consolidating tokenization and cost calculation in one place.
Thank you for considering this suggestion, and I look forward to any potential discussions!