OpenClaw Client Adds Live API Cost Tracking, Spending Caps, and Granular Agent Controls
The OpenClaw Client has received a major update focused on cost control and agent customization. Key additions include live API cost tracking with a circular progress bar displayed next to each agent's name, and strict per-agent spending caps to prevent runaway costs.
Cost Controls & Usage Tracking
- Spending Caps: Define strict budget limits for each agent directly in the UI.
- Live Usage UI: An unobtrusive circular progress bar shows current API usage at a glance, placed right next to the agent's name.
Agent Customization
- Sub-agent Management: Orchestrate, view, and manage child agents from the parent agent's interface.
- Skill Management: Toggle and configure specific skills (tools) per agent on the fly.
- Granular Model Selection: Swap between different models from your provider per agent (e.g., use a cheap model for simple tasks and a more capable model for complex coding).
The update is available now on the GitHub repo. The developer built it to provide a cleaner local UI for agent management.
📖 Read the full source: r/clawdbot
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