tessl install github:jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --skill documenso-cost-tuningOptimize Documenso usage costs and manage subscription efficiency. Use when analyzing costs, optimizing document usage, or managing Documenso subscription tiers. Trigger with phrases like "documenso costs", "documenso pricing", "optimize documenso spending", "documenso usage".
Review Score
81%
Validation Score
12/16
Implementation Score
73%
Activation Score
90%
Optimize Documenso costs through efficient usage patterns, template reuse, and monitoring.
Documenso offers multiple plans:
| Plan | Best For | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Testing/Personal | Limited documents |
| Individual | Freelancers | Higher document limits |
| Teams | Small teams | Team collaboration |
| Enterprise | Large organizations | Custom limits |
// EXPENSIVE: Creating from scratch each time
async function createContractExpensive(data: ContractData) {
const doc = await client.documents.createV0({
title: data.title,
file: await generatePdf(data), // PDF generation cost
});
// Add recipients each time
await client.documentsRecipients.createV0({
documentId: doc.documentId!,
email: data.signerEmail,
name: data.signerName,
role: "SIGNER",
});
// Add fields each time
await client.documentsFields.createV0({
documentId: doc.documentId!,
recipientId: "...",
type: "SIGNATURE",
page: 1,
positionX: 100,
positionY: 600,
width: 200,
height: 60,
});
return doc;
}
// EFFICIENT: Use templates
async function createContractEfficient(data: ContractData) {
// Template already has fields and recipient placeholders
const envelope = await client.envelopes.useV0({
templateId: STANDARD_CONTRACT_TEMPLATE,
title: data.title,
recipients: [
{
email: data.signerEmail,
name: data.signerName,
signerIndex: 0,
},
],
});
return envelope;
}// EXPENSIVE: Multiple documents for one transaction
// Creates 3 documents = 3x cost
async function handleDealExpensive(deal: Deal) {
await createDocument("NDA", deal);
await createDocument("MSA", deal);
await createDocument("SOW", deal);
}
// EFFICIENT: Combine into one document package
// Creates 1 document = 1x cost
async function handleDealEfficient(deal: Deal) {
// Combine PDFs into single document
const combinedPdf = await combinePdfs([
"./templates/nda.pdf",
"./templates/msa.pdf",
"./templates/sow.pdf",
]);
await createDocument("Deal Package", deal, combinedPdf);
}// Clean up abandoned drafts to avoid confusion and track true usage
async function cleanupOldDrafts(daysOld = 30): Promise<number> {
const cutoffDate = new Date();
cutoffDate.setDate(cutoffDate.getDate() - daysOld);
const docs = await client.documents.findV0({});
const oldDrafts = docs.documents?.filter(
(d) =>
d.status === "DRAFT" &&
new Date(d.createdAt!) < cutoffDate
) ?? [];
let deleted = 0;
for (const draft of oldDrafts) {
try {
await client.documents.deleteV0({ documentId: draft.id! });
deleted++;
} catch (error) {
console.warn(`Failed to delete draft ${draft.id}`);
}
}
console.log(`Deleted ${deleted} old drafts`);
return deleted;
}
// Schedule weekly cleanup
// cron: "0 0 * * 0" (Sunday midnight)interface UsageMetrics {
period: { start: Date; end: Date };
documentsCreated: number;
documentsCompleted: number;
templateUsage: Map<string, number>;
activeRecipients: Set<string>;
}
async function trackUsage(): Promise<UsageMetrics> {
const now = new Date();
const startOfMonth = new Date(now.getFullYear(), now.getMonth(), 1);
const metrics: UsageMetrics = {
period: { start: startOfMonth, end: now },
documentsCreated: 0,
documentsCompleted: 0,
templateUsage: new Map(),
activeRecipients: new Set(),
};
// Iterate through documents
const docs = await client.documents.findV0({});
for (const doc of docs.documents ?? []) {
const createdAt = new Date(doc.createdAt!);
if (createdAt >= startOfMonth) {
metrics.documentsCreated++;
if (doc.status === "COMPLETED") {
metrics.documentsCompleted++;
}
// Track recipients
for (const recipient of doc.recipients ?? []) {
metrics.activeRecipients.add(recipient.email!);
}
}
}
return metrics;
}
// Alert when approaching limits
async function checkUsageLimits() {
const metrics = await trackUsage();
const MONTHLY_LIMIT = 100; // Your plan's limit
const usagePercent = (metrics.documentsCreated / MONTHLY_LIMIT) * 100;
if (usagePercent > 80) {
console.warn(`Usage at ${usagePercent.toFixed(0)}% of monthly limit!`);
// Send alert
}
}// Reduce API calls by batching field creation
async function addFieldsEfficiently(
documentId: string,
fields: FieldConfig[]
): Promise<void> {
// Use batch endpoint when available
if (fields.length > 1) {
await client.documentsFields.createManyV0({
documentId,
fields: fields.map((f) => ({
recipientId: f.recipientId,
type: f.type as any,
page: f.page,
positionX: f.x,
positionY: f.y,
width: f.width ?? 200,
height: f.height ?? 60,
})),
});
} else if (fields.length === 1) {
const f = fields[0];
await client.documentsFields.createV0({
documentId,
recipientId: f.recipientId,
type: f.type as any,
page: f.page,
positionX: f.x,
positionY: f.y,
width: f.width ?? 200,
height: f.height ?? 60,
});
}
}For high-volume use cases, self-hosting may be more cost-effective:
# docker-compose.yml for self-hosted Documenso
version: '3.8'
services:
documenso:
image: documenso/documenso:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- NEXTAUTH_SECRET=${NEXTAUTH_SECRET}
- NEXT_PRIVATE_DATABASE_URL=${DATABASE_URL}
- NEXT_PRIVATE_SMTP_HOST=${SMTP_HOST}
volumes:
- ./cert.p12:/opt/documenso/cert.p12:ro
postgres:
image: postgres:15
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
postgres_data:Cost comparison (example):
// Generate monthly cost report
async function generateCostReport(month: Date): Promise<CostReport> {
const metrics = await trackUsage();
// Calculate costs (example rates)
const perDocumentCost = 0.5; // Example: $0.50 per document
const estimatedCost = metrics.documentsCreated * perDocumentCost;
const report = {
period: `${month.getFullYear()}-${String(month.getMonth() + 1).padStart(2, "0")}`,
metrics: {
documentsCreated: metrics.documentsCreated,
documentsCompleted: metrics.documentsCompleted,
completionRate:
(metrics.documentsCompleted / metrics.documentsCreated) * 100,
uniqueRecipients: metrics.activeRecipients.size,
},
costs: {
estimated: estimatedCost,
perDocument: perDocumentCost,
},
recommendations: [] as string[],
};
// Add recommendations
if (report.metrics.completionRate < 50) {
report.recommendations.push(
"Low completion rate - consider simplifying signing process"
);
}
if (metrics.documentsCreated > 500) {
report.recommendations.push(
"High volume - consider Enterprise plan or self-hosting"
);
}
return report;
}| Cost Issue | Indicator | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Overage charges | Exceeding limits | Upgrade plan or optimize |
| Unused features | Low completion rate | Simplify workflow |
| Duplicate documents | High creation rate | Use templates |
| Abandoned drafts | Many DRAFT status | Implement cleanup |
For architecture patterns, see documenso-reference-architecture.