Repository changes
AI Refactor Cost Calculator
Refactors are one of the easiest ways to burn through AI coding budgets because the agent may inspect many files, rerun tests, revise patches, and keep large context active.
Before running a refactor
- Estimate files and modules touched.
- Estimate how many turns the agent may need.
- Use prompt caching assumptions for repeated repository context.
- Set a monthly budget warning before scaling to many repositories.
Use the refactor preset on the calculator and adjust input tokens upward for repository-wide migrations.