Vibe Coding Too Pricey: Dev Burns 1.5M Tokens in Minutes via Codex CLI
afl_ext · reddit · 2026-08-09
A developer took to Reddit to vent about the high costs of AI coding. While trying out OpenAI's Codex CLI to analyze a game project, the tool burned through 1.5 million tokens in mere minutes, racking up significant API charges.
The user expressed frustration over the expense of learning "vibe coding," noting that without limits, the API costs could rival their rent. They asked the community for tips on managing token consumption when using AI coding agents.
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