Overview / Description
NotchClaude is a free macOS menu-bar utility that puts a live Claude usage meter right in your MacBook's Notch. It gives you immediate, at-a-glance insight into your current Claude usage status, including your daily and weekly activity limits, and highlights any additional usage while you're actively working with Claude. NotchClaude is fully local and never transmits data over the internet, so your usage information stays private. Setup is simple: install Claude Code and log in via Terminal, and the widget surfaces your quota from the corner of your screen. It's ideal for Claude Code users who want to keep tabs on their limits without breaking focus.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
• Free macOS menu-bar utility that lives in the Notch • Shows real-time Claude usage, including daily and weekly activity limits • Highlights additional usage while you're actively using Claude • Fully local — does not transmit data over the internet • Quick at-a-glance quota meter for Claude Code
Cons
• macOS only • Requires installing Claude Code and logging in via Terminal • Limited to monitoring usage; it doesn't manage or change anything
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