Receive proactive alerts when approaching usage thresholds
The app sends smart notifications at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% usage thresholds, allowing users to adjust behavior before exhausting their limits
ClaudeUsageBar
ClaudeUsageBar
Know exactly how much Claude you have left at a glance
Overview
What it is
Free, open-source macOS menu bar app that displays your Claude AI usage percentage. Get notifications before hitting your limit. Lightweight, private, and native.
Intent
I need it when
Monitor Claude API usage limits in real time to avoid unexpected rate limit hits
ClaudeUsageBar displays current Claude and Claude Code usage percentages directly in the macOS menu bar, showing session and weekly limits with automatic refresh, enabling users to stay aware of consumption before hitting caps
Quickly access usage information from anywhere on macOS using a keyboard shortcut
The app supports Cmd+U global keyboard shortcut (with optional Accessibility permissions) to open the usage popup instantly from any application, improving workflow efficiency
Use a lightweight, privacy-respecting tool that does not collect personal data
ClaudeUsageBar is fully open-source, stores all data locally on the user's machine, performs no analytics or telemetry, and uses under 5MB of disk space, meeting strict privacy and performance requirements
Track Claude service availability status without leaving the desktop
ClaudeUsageBar provides live Claude.ai, API, and Code service status with color-coded indicators in the menu bar popup, eliminating the need to visit external status pages
Drop
Not a fit when
- User does not use Claude or Claude Code services
- User runs Windows or Linux operating systems (macOS-only application)
- User prefers web-based tools over native desktop applications
- User does not want to manually configure session cookies for authentication
- User requires advanced analytics or historical usage data beyond current limits
Commercials
Pricing
Free, open-source application with optional donation