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Glossary

Context cliff explained

The point where a request gets billed at a higher per-token tier for exceeding a context threshold.

Why it matters for cost

Above 200K (Claude/Gemini) input is ~2x and output ~1.5x for the ENTIRE request, not just the overflow.

How JP the Cat surfaces it

JP the Cat reads the real token counts behind this from the local logs on your Mac and prices them at the shipped rates — so it shows up in your actual cost, not an estimate.

Common questions

What is context cliff?
The point where a request gets billed at a higher per-token tier for exceeding a context threshold.
How does it change what I pay?
Above 200K (Claude/Gemini) input is ~2x and output ~1.5x for the ENTIRE request, not just the overflow.