Claude Usage Monitor: Free macOS Menu Bar App for Tracking Claude.ai Limits
Claude Usage Monitor is a free macOS menu bar application that helps developers track their Claude.ai usage to avoid hitting limits unexpectedly. The tool was created by a developer who wanted better visibility into usage patterns.
Key Features
The app provides several specific monitoring capabilities:
- Color-coded menu bar icon that changes based on usage level: green, yellow, or red
- Live usage counter displayed directly in the menu bar
- Reset timer showing when usage limits refresh
- No API key required - reads directly from your Claude.ai session
Technical Details
The application is built with Swift and SwiftUI, making it lightweight and native to macOS. It's fully open source and available on GitHub for developers who want to examine the code or contribute improvements.
This type of utility is particularly useful for developers who rely on Claude.ai for coding assistance and need to manage their usage within the platform's limits. Menu bar apps provide quick, at-a-glance information without interrupting workflow.
📖 Read the full source: r/ClaudeAI
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