# klingai-pricing-basics

> Understand Kling AI pricing credits and cost optimization

## Directory Structure

```
klingai-pricing-basics/
├── 📄 SKILL.md                    # Main skill definition with YAML frontmatter
└── 📂 examples/                   # Optional examples directory
    ├── 🐍 cost_calculator.py      # Credit cost estimation
    └── 🐍 usage_tracker.py        # Basic usage tracking
```

## File Descriptions

| File | Type | Purpose |
|------|------|---------|
| `SKILL.md` | 📄 Markdown | Skill definition with pricing guide and cost optimization |
| `cost_calculator.py` | 🐍 Python | Calculate credits needed for video generation |
| `usage_tracker.py` | 🐍 Python | Track credit consumption |

## Summary

**Category:** onboarding
**Target Audience:** Developer or project manager
**Trigger Phrases:** `klingai pricing`, `kling ai credits`, `klingai cost`, `how much klingai`

### What This Skill Does

This skill explains Kling AI pricing and cost optimization strategies. It covers:

- Credit-based pricing model
- Cost factors (model, duration, resolution)
- Credit consumption calculation
- Budget planning and estimation
- Cost optimization strategies
- Free tier and quota understanding

### Technical Success Criteria

- Clear cost estimates and budget tracking
- Understanding of credit consumption factors
- Cost calculation implemented in code

### Business Success Criteria

- Controlled spending within budget limits
- Predictable costs for planning
- Optimized credit utilization

## Related Skills

- `klingai-cost-controls` - Enterprise cost management
- `klingai-model-catalog` - Model pricing comparison
- `klingai-performance-tuning` - Cost/quality optimization
