ClaudeUsageBar

ClaudeUsageBar is a Coding & Development tool that tracks Claude and Claude Code usage limits in real time. This free, open-source macOS menu bar app provides notifications before users hit their rate limits.

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Pricing

Free · Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is ClaudeUsageBar?

ClaudeUsageBar is a free, open-source macOS menu bar application designed to help developers and users of Claude AI monitor their usage limits. It lives quietly in the menu bar, providing real-time tracking of both Claude and Claude Code usage, ensuring users never unexpectedly hit their rate limits. The app offers smart notifications at various usage thresholds (25%, 50%, 75%, 90%) and displays a reset countdown, allowing users to plan their work effectively. Built natively for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, it is lightweight, private, and ensures all usage data remains on the user's machine, with no data collection or analytics.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to continuously monitor their Claude and Claude Code usage, receive timely notifications before hitting limits, and plan their work around usage resets. Especially valuable for ensuring uninterrupted productivity when relying on Claude AI for coding and other tasks.

Common actions

track AI usage

monitor API limits

manage Claude sessions

Menu Bar AppsDeveloper Toolsopen-source

Capabilities

Key features

Real-time usage tracking
Smart usage notifications
Usage reset countdown
macOS menu bar app
Privacy-first design
Open-source code

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Free · Open Source

Free, open-source

FAQs

How does ClaudeUsageBar obtain my Claude usage data?

ClaudeUsageBar fetches your usage data directly from Anthropic's API by utilizing your session cookie from claude.ai. This cookie is stored exclusively on your local machine and is never transmitted elsewhere, ensuring your privacy.

Is my usage data secure and private with ClaudeUsageBar?

Yes, your data is secure. Your session cookie and usage information remain entirely on your computer. The application has no analytics, telemetry, or data collection of any kind. Being fully open source, its code can be inspected for verification.

Does ClaudeUsageBar support both Free and Pro Claude plans?

Yes, ClaudeUsageBar is compatible with both Free and Pro plans for Claude AI. Pro users will also be able to view their weekly Sonnet usage, if applicable, providing comprehensive tracking for all user tiers.

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