/usage vs /status
/usage shows session cost, plan limits and activity; /status shows version, model, account and connectivity.
Displays your current session cost, plan usage limits, and activity statistics. For Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plans, it also provides a breakdown of what counts against your plan limits. This command is aliased by `/cost` and `/stats`.
Use it when
You want to know what this session cost or how close you are to your plan limits. /cost and /stats open the same view.
Opens the Settings interface on the Status tab. It displays information such as version, active model, account details, and connectivity status. It also indicates the session kind (e.g., background job, interactive).
Use it when
You want to confirm which version, model or account you are on, or check connectivity.
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