ClaudeUsageBar – Track your Claude AI usage instantly from the macOS menu bar

Summary: ClaudeUsageBar is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that displays your Claude AI usage percentage and notifies you at key thresholds. It shows session and weekly usage, reset times, and supports both Free and Pro plans while maintaining user privacy.

What it does

The app shows your current 5-hour session and weekly Claude usage in the menu bar, sends notifications at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% usage, and indicates when limits reset. It includes a global shortcut (Cmd+U) for quick access.

Who it's for

It is designed for Claude AI users on macOS who want to monitor their usage without repeatedly checking settings.

Why it matters

ClaudeUsageBar prevents unexpected usage limit hits by providing real-time tracking and alerts directly in the menu bar.