---
name: klingai-pricing-basics
description: |
  Manage understand Kling AI pricing, credits, and cost optimization. Use when budgeting or optimizing
  costs for video generation. Trigger with phrases like 'kling ai pricing', 'klingai credits',
  'kling ai cost', 'klingai budget'.
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
---

# Klingai Pricing Basics

## Overview

This skill explains the Kling AI pricing model, credit system, cost estimation techniques, and strategies for optimizing your video generation costs.

## Prerequisites

- Kling AI account
- Understanding of your video generation needs
- Budget parameters defined

## Instructions

Follow these steps to understand and optimize costs:

1. **Understand Credit System**: Learn how credits work
2. **Calculate Costs**: Estimate costs for your projects
3. **Select Optimal Model**: Choose cost-effective models
4. **Monitor Usage**: Track spending in real-time
5. **Optimize Workflow**: Reduce costs without sacrificing quality

## Output

Successful execution produces:
- Cost estimates for video generation
- Budget tracking and reporting
- Optimization recommendations

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- [Kling AI Pricing](https://klingai.com/pricing)
- [Credit Packages](https://klingai.com/credits)
- [Usage Dashboard](https://klingai.com/dashboard/usage)