aiquota.app

Menu bar usage tracker for Codex and Claude Code with gauges, desktop widgets, reset countdowns, and quota warning alerts.

AIQuota screenshot showing the app interface

AIQuota is a free Mac menu bar app that tracks API usage for Codex and Claude Code, displaying consumption gauges against the 5-hour and 7-day rolling windows. It provides visibility into quota state without requiring manual checks in web dashboards. (Free)

The menu bar display supports single or dual gauges covering each tracked service. Desktop widgets in small, medium, and large sizes offer at-a-glance quota state from the macOS widget panel, with single-service and two-service variants available. The app shows reset countdowns, plan details, and visual warning states as usage approaches configured thresholds.

Authentication relies on existing ChatGPT and Claude browser sessions rather than API keys, and credentials are stored in the macOS Keychain. Alert levels include low, critical, exhausted, and reset notifications, configurable per service. Anonymous usage analytics are included but disabled by default.

The project is released on GitHub under the MIT license with Commons Clause, permitting personal use while restricting commercial distribution.

System requirements: macOS 15 or later. Distributed as a direct download from GitHub Releases; not available on the Mac App Store.

Pricing: (Free)

Limitations: macOS 15 minimum excludes older systems. Intel Mac support is not confirmed. The MIT + Commons Clause license restricts commercial use. The app tracks only Codex and Claude Code; other AI services are not supported.

Alternatives: Claude Usage Systray (menu bar Claude API usage display), usage dashboards built into Anthropic Console and OpenAI platform web interfaces, Stats (general system monitor that can surface API costs via scripts).

Suitable for developers who regularly work within Claude Code or Codex usage limits and need passive, at-a-glance quota monitoring in the Mac menu bar.

FAQ

What does AIQuota do?+

AIQuota displays usage gauges for Codex and Claude Code directly in the Mac menu bar, showing consumption against the 5-hour and 7-day usage windows. It provides desktop widgets, reset timers, and configurable alerts when approaching or hitting quota limits.

Is AIQuota free?+

Yes. AIQuota is free under the MIT license with Commons Clause, which permits personal use but restricts commercial distribution. No account or API key is required for normal operation.

How do I install AIQuota on macOS?+

Download AIQuota from GitHub Releases at https://github.com/niederme/ai-quota/releases/latest/download/AIQuota.zip. The app requires macOS 15 or later and is not available on the Mac App Store.

Does AIQuota run on Apple Silicon?+

AIQuota requires macOS 15 or later. The app supports Apple Silicon Macs; compatibility with Intel Macs is not stated by the developer.

How does AIQuota authenticate without API keys?+

AIQuota signs in using the existing ChatGPT and Claude browser sessions already on your Mac. No API keys are required for normal use, and authentication material is stored in the macOS Keychain.

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