Intentra – CLI tool to monitor and control AI coding costs

Summary: Intentra is a CLI-first platform that tracks AI coding tool usage and costs by monitoring each user-initiated task, detecting when AI ignores instructions or enters retry loops, and helping users file refund claims. It provides visibility into AI behavior that impacts billing, addressing inefficiencies in token-based pricing.

What it does

Intentra installs as a CLI tool that runs in the background while you use your IDE, tracking every AI action as a "scan" and identifying issues like retry loops, scope creep, and stuck operations to prevent unexpected costs.

Who it's for

Developers using AI coding tools like Cursor who need transparency and control over their AI usage and billing.

Why it matters

It solves the lack of visibility into AI coding tool behavior that causes unnecessary charges due to failed retries and inefficient operations.