Usagebar

Usagebar is a macOS menu bar application designed specifically for Claude Code users to monitor their usage limits and session context without interrupting their workflow. The tool provides real-time visibility into API usage directly from the menu bar, eliminating the need to switch tabs or hunt through dashboards.

The application helps developers stay productive by providing at-a-glance usage information and smart notifications that alert users before they hit rate limits. This allows developers to make informed decisions about which AI model to use for different tasks and avoid unexpected interruptions during critical work.

• Menu Bar Integration displays usage statistics directly in the macOS menu bar, allowing developers to check their Claude Code usage with a single glance without context switching
• Smart Notifications sends alerts at 50%, 75%, and 90% usage thresholds so users can wrap up work before hitting the 5-hour lockout, plus warnings when session context is running low
• Reset Timers shows exactly when the next usage window opens, helping users plan their work around rate limit resets
• Secure Authentication leverages existing Claude Code credentials via macOS Keychain for secure, seamless authentication without additional login steps
• Model Optimization Guidance helps users make smarter choices about when to use Opus versus switching to Sonnet or Haiku for lighter tasks to conserve usage limits

To get started, simply download the application from the website using the pay-what-you-want model. The app integrates with your existing Claude Code setup through Keychain authentication, requiring no additional configuration. Once installed, the usage tracker appears in your menu bar and begins monitoring your Claude Code usage automatically.