# DinoAI Credits
DinoAI uses a credit-based system to measure usage across different AI operations. Understanding how credits work helps you optimize your usage while getting the most value from DinoAI's capabilities.
### How Credits Work
DinoAI credits are consumed based on a combination of factors:
**Credit Calculation:**
* **Tokens processed** - Input and output text processed by the AI
* **Tool usage** - When DinoAI uses [tools and features](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/tools-and-features.md) (ex. [Warehouse Tool](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/tools-and-features/warehouse-tool.md), [File System Tool](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/tools-and-features/file-system-tool.md), [Jira](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/tools-and-features/jira-tool.md), [Perplexity](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/tools-and-features/perplexity-tool.md), etc.)
* **Operation complexity** - More complex operations may require additional credits
**Example Credit Usage:**
* Simple code generation requests use fewer credits
* Complex multi-file operations with tool usage consume more credits
* Long conversations with extensive context require more credits over time
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### Credit Saver Mode
Credit Saver Mode is automatically enabled for all DinoAI interactions to help optimize your credit usage without compromising functionality.
#### How Credit Saver Mode Works
When your conversation thread reaches a certain length, Credit Saver Mode automatically:
1. **Analyzes conversation history** to identify key context and decisions
2. **Creates a summary** of the important information from previous exchanges
3. **Restarts the conversation** with the summarized context
4. **Maintains continuity** while reducing the token count for future interactions
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**Automatic Optimization**: Credit Saver Mode runs automatically in the background - you don't need to configure or manage it manually. [See it in action](https://youtu.be/WT9JQz0Wwn4?si=W5hgmrb3ub_no9JR) with this hands-on demonstration.
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**Benefits of Credit Saver Mode**
* **Reduced Credit Consumption**: Keeps token usage optimized for longer conversations
* **Maintained Context**: Preserves important information while removing unnecessary details
* **Seamless Experience**: Works transparently without interrupting your workflow
* **Conversation Continuity**: Allows for extended development sessions without losing context
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### Best Practices for Credit Usage
To get the most value from your DinoAI credits:
#### Optimize Your Conversations
**Keep Threads Focused:**
* Create new conversations for different topics or tasks
* Avoid mixing unrelated development work in a single thread
* Start fresh conversations when switching between projects/tasks
**Be Specific with Requests:**
* Provide clear, detailed prompts to get better results on the first try
* Add relevant [context](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/context.md) and [files](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/context/file-context.md) to avoid back-and-forth clarification
* Remove unnecessary context when switching tasks
* Use [.dinorules](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/dino-rules.md) to set consistent preferences
**Leverage Built-in Capabilities:**
* Use DinoAI's [tools and features](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/tools-and-features.md) appropriately for your tasks
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### Monitoring Your Usage
You can view your credit usage and remaining balance in the [DinoAI settings panel](/app-help/documentation/dino-ai/dinoai-settings.md). This helps you:
* **Track consumption patterns** across different types of work
* **Plan usage** for important development cycles
* **Optimize workflows** based on credit efficiency
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**Need Help?** If you have questions about credit usage or need to adjust your plan, visit your account settings or contact support for assistance with optimizing your DinoAI usage.
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