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Glossary

Ephemeral 5-minute vs 1-hour cache explained

Claude's two cache-write durations, billed at different rates — the split most trackers ignore.

Why it matters for cost

5-minute write = 1.25x input; 1-hour write = 2x input. Pricing all writes at 1.25x under-bills ~60%.

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 ephemeral 5-minute vs 1-hour cache?
Claude's two cache-write durations, billed at different rates — the split most trackers ignore.
How does it change what I pay?
5-minute write = 1.25x input; 1-hour write = 2x input. Pricing all writes at 1.25x under-bills ~60%.