Usage & credits (GRU)

Every time Gosper works on a goal for you, it uses a small amount of computing power: thinking through the problem, running code, calling external tools, and processing your files. We measure all of that with a single, simple unit called the GRU.

This page explains what GRUs are, where to track them, what uses them up, and what to do when you want more.

What is a GRU?

GRU stands for Gosper Resource Unit. It’s the credit that powers everything Gosper does for you.

Think of it like fuel. When you give Gosper a goal — “summarize these three reports,” “build and run a small Python script,” “upload this video to my channel” — it does the work and spends some GRUs along the way. Simple goals use a little; bigger, longer jobs use more.

You don’t need to do any math up front. Gosper handles the work, and GRUs are deducted automatically as it goes. The GRU just gives you one clear number to watch instead of juggling separate measures for AI usage, computing time, and tools.

Where to see your usage

You can check your balance and recent activity any time on the Usage page.

To get there, open the account menu (your profile in the top corner) and choose Usage.

On that page you’ll find:

• Your current GRU balance — how many credits you have left.
• Recent activity — a breakdown of what your tasks have spent, so you can see where your credits are going.

It’s a good habit to glance at the Usage page after a few big tasks. Over time you’ll get a feel for what your typical work costs, which makes planning easy.

What uses up credits

Three things consume GRUs. Most of the time you won’t think about them individually — but it helps to know what’s behind the number.

1. AI thinking (model usage)

The biggest part of most tasks is the AI itself reading your request, reasoning through it, and writing its response. The more there is to read and write — long documents, detailed instructions, back-and-forth conversation — the more this part costs.

This is usually the largest share of what a task spends.

2. Sandbox time (running code)

When Gosper needs to actually do something — run a script, process a file, build something, test a piece of code — it spins up a secure, private workspace called a sandbox. You’re only charged for the time that workspace is actively running.

Quick scripts cost very little. Longer jobs that crunch a lot of data or run for a while will use more.

3. Paid tools

Gosper can connect to outside services on your behalf — for example, uploading a video, sending an email, or pulling files from cloud storage. Most of these connections are free to use within Gosper.

A few external tools charge for what they do. When Gosper uses one of those, that cost is reflected in your GRUs too. Everyday tools won’t surprise you here; this mainly applies to specialized paid services.

A few examples

To make it concrete, here’s roughly how different kinds of work compare:

• A quick question or short summary — light. Mostly just AI thinking, no code to run.
• Writing and running a small script — moderate. AI thinking plus a short burst of sandbox time.
• A long background task (research across many sources, processing a large file, a multi-step project) — heavier. More AI work and more sandbox time, spread over the life of the task.
• Uploading a large video and publishing it to an external service — varies. File handling plus sandbox time, plus any cost from the external tool involved.

These are general patterns, not fixed prices — your actual usage will depend on the specifics of each goal.

Tips to make your credits go further

A few easy habits help your GRUs last:

• Be clear and specific. A well-described goal lets Gosper get it right the first time, instead of spending credits on extra back-and-forth.
• Bundle related work. Asking for several connected steps in one task is often more efficient than many scattered requests.
• Check the Usage page now and then. Seeing where your credits go helps you spot which kinds of tasks are worth the spend.

Running low? Here’s how to get more

If your balance is getting low, or you have a big project coming up and want to make sure you’re covered, just reach out to us. We’re happy to top up your GRUs and help you find the right amount for how you use Gosper.

There’s no penalty for using credits quickly — it just means Gosper is doing real work for you. When you need more, contact us and we’ll take care of it so you can keep going.