Developer Creates macOS Menu Bar Tool for Monitoring Claude Code API Quotas
A developer has released a macOS menu bar utility that displays real-time Claude Code API usage quotas and limits. The tool reads OAuth tokens from the system Keychain and queries Claude's internal usage endpoint, supporting multiple accounts with color-coded status indicators. The utility helps developers track their 5-hour and weekly usage windows to avoid hitting rate limits.
A macOS menu bar gauge tool has been created to monitor Claude Code API quotas in real-time. The utility displays usage percentages for both 5-hour and weekly windows, with color coding (green for normal usage, orange for ≥70%, red for ≥90%, and black when weekly limits are hit). It supports multiple accounts, auto-discovers Claude configurations, and refreshes every 5 minutes. The tool reads OAuth tokens directly from the macOS Keychain without storing passwords or using third-party services, and queries the same internal endpoint that Claude Code's usage screen uses. Installation is straightforward via Homebrew and curl, and the tool includes features like manual refresh, detailed dropdown information, and account customization options.
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The article does not specify which version of Claude Code or API this tool is compatible with, nor does it mention any testing or user feedback on the tool's reliability or accuracy.
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