New time format: "Resets in 5d 23h". Reset times now show as a countdown instead of a date (switch back in Settings > Reset times), and your limit resets show when they expire. Also new: your Claude session credits, and an optional pace marker that shows if you're on track, thanks to @kev-flex. Still fully free, update in 2 clicks.

New: the app now shows your free usage-limit resets from Claude, and until when you can use them. Still fully free, update in 2 clicks.

Light mode is back! The app now matches macOS light and dark mode. Prefer one look? Pick System, Dark or Light in Settings > Appearance. Still fully free, update in 2 clicks.

Adds an extra usage line showing what you've spent against your monthly limit. Still fully free, update in 2 clicks.

Adds weekly Fable usage tracking, with its own bar in the popover. Still fully free, update in 2 clicks.

New: Weekly Fable usage bar

Adds a separate weekly usage bar for the new Fable model, which Claude now counts against its own limit.

• Shows a dedicated "Weekly Fable (7 day)" bar in the popover
• Appears automatically only when your Fable usage is above 1% — stays hidden while idle to keep things tidy
• Reads Fable usage from Claude's current per-model limits format

Signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple.

Install: download ClaudeUsageBar-Installer.dmg, open it, drag ClaudeUsageBar to Applications.

Reduces background network usage: update check now polls every 3 hours instead of every 5 minutes. Usage and Claude status still refresh every 5 minutes.

What's new in 1.2

• Separate notification toggles for usage thresholds vs. Claude service status (both default on).
• Tutorial link added inside the session-cookie instructions.
• Infrastructure: the update-check now reads from GitHub directly instead of the website, so future scaling costs nothing.

If you're on 1.1 you'll see this update via the in-app banner.

What's new in 1.1

Claude service status, right in the popup

• Live indicator shows whether Anthropic services are operational, degraded, or down (sourced from status.claude.com).
• During an incident: collapsible details with the official Anthropic update text, status badge (investigating / identified / monitoring), and "Updated X min ago".
• Smart filtering: pick which Claude services you care about (claude.ai, API, Console, Code, Cowork, Government). Issues with services you don't use never trigger an alert.

Auto-update notifications

• The app now checks for new releases automatically. When one's available, you'll see a Mac notification and a banner inside the popup with release notes and a Download button.

Other

• Refresh now re-fetches usage, status, and the update check together.
• Popup smartly resizes to its content — no more wasted empty space.

Install

Download the DMG below, drag to Applications, launch. If you have v1.0 installed, just replace it.

ClaudeUsageBar v1.0.0

Track your Claude.ai usage right from your Mac menu bar!

What's New in v1.0.1

• Keyboard shortcut toggle — Disable Cmd+U if it conflicts with VS Code or other apps (Settings > Keyboard Shortcut toggle)
• Apple Notarized — No more Gatekeeper warnings, opens cleanly on all Macs

Features

• Real-time session (5-hour) and weekly (7-day) usage tracking
• Color-coded menu bar icon (green/yellow/red based on usage)
• Smart notifications at 25%, 50%, 75%, 90% thresholds
• Cmd+U keyboard shortcut to toggle popup (now with on/off toggle)
• Auto-refresh every 5 minutes
• All data stored locally on your Mac
• Pro plan support with weekly Sonnet usage

Installation

1. Download ClaudeUsageBar-Installer.dmg below
2. Open the DMG and drag ClaudeUsageBar to Applications
3. Launch ClaudeUsageBar from Applications
4. Set your session cookie from claude.ai
5. Done! Your usage appears in the menu bar

Full installation guide

Privacy

• No analytics or tracking
• All data stays local
• Open source code
• No hardcoded credentials

Requirements

• macOS 12.0+ (Monterey or later)
• Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel Mac
• Claude.ai account (Free or Pro)

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