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[google-genai] Capture detailed token usage (cache write and modality breakdown)

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Description

Extract and record detailed token usage attributes (gen_ai.usage.cache_write.input_tokens, modality breakdowns) on InferenceInvocation from Google GenAI responses where supported.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Google GenAI response handling that populates InferenceInvocation and review how existing token usage is extracted. Map supported response fields to cache-write input tokens and modality breakdown attributes; done means those attributes are recorded when the response provides them.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
ai
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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