Serena MCP + ccusage: Save and Track Claude Usage Effectively

In this video, I'll introduce you to the Serena MCP server and a tool to track your Claude Code usage. I'll dive into the benefits of using these tools, particularly how Serena can optimize token usage with Claude and helps reduce usage limits. Additionally, I'll demonstrate how the Claude Code Usage Analysis tool (ccusage) provides transparency in token usage by analyzing your JSONL files and presenting daily breakdowns with live monitoring capabilities. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:34 - Exploring Claude Code Usage Analysis 01:23 - Introduction to Serena MCP Server 01:41 - Serena's Features and Benefits 02:59 - Setting Up and Using Serena 03:43 - Live Demonstration of Serena and Claude Code 06:02 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Need help optimizing your Claude workflow or setting up MCP servers? Book a call with me: https://cal.com/jeredblu/ 📚 RESOURCES: Serena MCP Server: https://github.com/oraios/serena?tab=readme-ov-file#what-can-i-use-serena-for Claude Code Usage Analysis (ccusage): https://ccusage.com/ 🔗 RELATED VIDEOS: Context 7 MCP Server Tutorial: https://youtu.be/RCFe1L9qm3E Sequential Thinking MCP Server Guide: https://youtu.be/R-5ucM-5P5o Cursor + MCP Servers Complete Setup: https://youtu.be/LYUDUOevtqk #SerenaМCP #ccusage #ClaudeCode #MCP #TokenOptimization #Claude #Anthropic #CodingTools #Programming #AI #CodeEfficiency #UsageTracking #CodingTutorial #MCPServer