ClaudeUsageBar is a lightweight macOS menu bar application that monitors your Claude AI usage percentages in real-time, helping you avoid unexpected limits by displaying session and weekly quotas directly from your menu bar. The tool fetches data securely through your local session cookie and provides proactive alerts to optimize your workflow.
Key benefits include:
- Menu Bar Integration: Instantly view usage percentages with one click or Cmd+U shortcut, staying visible without disrupting workflow
- Smart Notifications: Receive alerts at 25%, 50%, 75% and 90% usage thresholds to prevent unexpected limits
- Reset Countdowns: See exact reset times for both 5-hour sessions and weekly quotas to plan your AI usage effectively
- Privacy-First Approach: Zero data collection with all information processed locally on your device
- Open Source & Lightweight: Fully transparent codebase under 5MB, optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
Perfect for Claude Free and Pro users on macOS who need to monitor their AI usage efficiently while maintaining strict privacy standards.
