Free macOS Menu Bar App Monitors Claude Usage in Real-Time
What It Is
A developer has created a free macOS menu bar application that monitors Claude AI usage in real-time. The entire project was built in a single Claude Code session using the Opus model, demonstrating the capabilities of AI-assisted development for creating functional desktop applications.
Key Features
- Usage Monitoring: Displays 5-hour and 7-day session usage bars directly in the macOS menu bar
- Context Window Tracking: Shows context window fill percentage with auto-compact threshold
- Notifications: Alerts users when approaching usage limits
- Global Hotkey: Keyboard shortcut to toggle the panel
- Monochrome Mode: Option for simplified display
- Native Implementation: Built with SwiftUI using Liquid Glass on macOS Tahoe
- Localization: Supports both French and English languages
- No Account Required: Only needs your existing Claude login
Development Details
The app was created entirely within Claude Code using the Opus model. The developer completed the entire project in one session, generating and iterating on multiple components live including:
- SwiftUI application framework
- OAuth integration for authentication
- Context window monitoring system
- Notification implementation
- Localization setup
- Landing page creation
- DMG packaging for distribution
Availability
The application is free, open source, and available for download. No additional accounts are required beyond your existing Claude login credentials.
Website: https://jeremy-prt.github.io/claude-usage-mini
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/jeremy-prt/claude-usage-mini
📖 Read the full source: r/ClaudeAI
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