• USAGE
  • LIMITS
  • ALERTS
  • HUMAN

How to monitor bandwidth usage with your AI

Connect Decodo to your AI client once. After that, you can ask your agent for real-time updates on your data consumption and remaining limits.

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Short answer

How can I check my bandwidth usage with AI?

Your AI pulls your live traffic stats and account details to show you exactly how much data you've used. This helps you track your limits and avoid overages before they happen.

The outcomes

What you get from your AI

Your agent handles the data retrieval so you can focus on your tasks.

USAGE

Live traffic stats

The AI pulls your current data consumption. You get a clear picture of how much bandwidth you've burned through.

LIMITS

Account capacity

Your agent checks your plan limits. You'll know exactly how much data you have left before hitting a cap.

ALERTS

Overage prevention

The AI identifies when you're approaching your threshold. This gives you time to adjust your usage manually.

HUMAN

Manual adjustments

The AI cannot change your plan or add more data. You'll need to log in to your Decodo dashboard to update your subscription.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI uses specific tools to pull your proxy data directly into your chat.

  1. Fetch traffic data

    The AI looks up your current data consumption levels.

    get_traffic_usage

  2. Check account status

    The agent retrieves your specific account limits and plan details.

    get_account_details

  3. Analyze consumption

    The AI compares your usage against your limits to see how much headroom you have left.

    get_traffic_usageget_account_details

  4. Report findings

    Your agent presents the usage numbers and remaining balance in plain text.

    get_traffic_usage

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get your data immediately.

Starting points

These are basic questions. You can swap out the specific proxy or account names to get more targeted answers.

Decodo (Smartproxy) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xB2XsUTDzl39iALACVI4U1l9wBhj5vaW3vjEGV5S/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Decodo (Smartproxy) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "decodo-smartproxy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xB2XsUTDzl39iALACVI4U1l9wBhj5vaW3vjEGV5S/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • How much bandwidth have I used on my current proxy plan?

  • Check my account details and tell me my remaining data limit.

  • Am I close to hitting my data cap with my current usage?

  • Give me a summary of my traffic usage for this account.

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Start here

Connect Decodo once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your agent immediately.

Connect Decodo to your AI

FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can my AI increase my bandwidth limit?

    No. The AI can only read your current usage and limits. You must manage your plan through the Decodo dashboard.

  • 02

    Does the AI see my proxy credentials?

    No. The AI uses the connection provided by Vinkius to access data, but it does not see or store your raw login credentials.

  • 03

    How often does the usage data update?

    The AI pulls live data using the tools provided, so you see the most current information available in your account.

  • 04

    Can the AI buy more data for me?

    No. The AI is limited to reading account details and traffic usage. It cannot perform financial transactions or purchase add-ons.

  • 05

    Can I ask about specific proxy IPs?

    Yes, as long as that data is included in the traffic usage reports provided by the tools.

  • More questions about Decodo? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Decodo Connector can do

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