Launched January 3, 2023
A Less Shitty OpenAI Token Counter
A Less Shitty OpenAI Token Counter
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Built a simple OpenAI token counter that doesn't crash. It gives you:
Tokens Characters Words Paragraphs
Link: https://openai-tokenizer.netlify.app/
Client side only.
Feedback welcome.
A client-side tool that counts OpenAI tokens, characters, words and paragraphs without crashing.
- for
- Developers and prompt engineers who need quick token metrics.
- pricing
- free
Key features
5 features of A Less Shitty OpenAI Token Counter
- Token count — Shows the number of OpenAI tokens in the entered text.
- Character count — Displays total characters in the input.
- Word count — Counts words in the provided text.
- Paragraph count — Counts paragraphs for better text structure insight.
- Client-side only — Runs entirely in the browser, no server needed.
Use cases
- Estimate token usage before sending a prompt to OpenAI.
- Check character and word limits for API calls.
- Debug prompt length during development.
- Quickly gauge paragraph count for formatting.
A Less Shitty OpenAI Token Counter FAQ
Does the tool require an internet connection?+
It runs entirely client-side, so it works offline after loading.
Will it crash on large inputs?+
The counter is built to handle typical prompt sizes without crashing.
Can I use it for any OpenAI model?+
It provides token counts compatible with OpenAI’s tokenization scheme.
Is my data stored anywhere?+
No, all processing happens in the browser; nothing is sent to a server.
How do I provide feedback?+
Feedback can be submitted via the link on the launch page.
Summarized by DevHunt from openai-tokenizer.netlify.app · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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