Usagebar
Track Claude Code usage limits from your menu bar
Overview
Usagebar is a macOS menu bar utility designed for developers using Claude Code with usage-limited subscriptions. It monitors your 5-hour and weekly usage limits in real-time, displaying your current status at a glance without needing to switch apps or check dashboards. The app provides proactive notifications at 50%, 75%, and 90% usage thresholds, helping you plan your work and avoid unexpected lockouts. When approaching limits, Usagebar suggests switching to lighter Claude models like Sonnet or Haiku to conserve your Opus quota for more demanding tasks. Authentication is handled securely through your existing Claude Code credentials stored in macOS Keychain. Available with pay-what-you-want pricing, including a free option for students.
Pricing: Pay what you want | Free for students
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Real-time 5-hour and weekly usage limit tracking
- Menu bar widget for at-a-glance status checks
- Reset timer countdown showing when usage windows open
- Smart notifications at 50%, 75%, and 90% usage thresholds
- Model recommendations to switch to Sonnet/Haiku when approaching limits
- Secure authentication via macOS Keychain using Claude Code credentials
- No context switching required to check usage status
- Pay-what-you-want pricing with free option for students
