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Usage HUD

Free Mac menu-bar app that shows usage and reset times for Claude, Codex, Gemini, Grok and Ollama and which plan has room.

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What is Usage HUD?

Usage HUD is a macOS menu-bar app for people who split work across several AI coding plans. It reads usage for Claude, Codex, Gemini, Grok and local Ollama models and answers with one verdict, GO, WATCH or STOP, for the plan you are on, naming another plan with room when the current one runs hot. Each lane shows when it would run out at the current pace and when it resets, with an optional reset reminder. Every number carries a label saying whether it is official, measured, estimated or unknown. It also reports the API-equivalent value of your usage, which the vendor stresses is not a bill. A read-only terminal tool and an MCP server come with it, so agents can ask which plan has room. It needs macOS 14 or later, has no account, and keeps numbers on your Mac. It is free, with an optional tip.

Use cases

  • Check which AI plan has room
  • Track Claude and Codex limits
  • Plan around reset times
  • Count Ollama tokens locally
  • Let agents check usage before long work
  • Compare API value with plan price

Who it's for

  • AI coding tool users
  • Developers
  • Mac users

Why use Usage HUD

  • One verdict replaces checking several dashboards when you are deep in a build.
  • Labels tell you whether a figure is official, measured or estimated, so stale data is visible.
  • Your numbers stay on your Mac unless you opt in to the public badge.
  • Agents can query it through the MCP server before starting long tasks.

Usage HUD features

  • GO, WATCH or STOP verdict for your current plan
  • Usage lanes for Claude, Codex, Gemini, Grok and Ollama
  • Run-out forecast and reset time per lane
  • Optional reset reminders
  • Confidence label on every number
  • API-equivalent value of usage, never a bill
  • Read-only command line
  • MCP server with five tools
  • Signed and notarized by Apple

Usage HUD integrations

  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Gemini CLI
  • Grok
  • Ollama
  • Cursor

How to get started with Usage HUD

  1. Download the disk image from hud.thaliabloom.com and drag Usage HUD to Applications.
  2. Launch it, click Set up, and it detects your installed tools and takes a first reading.
  3. Check the menu bar for the verdict and each lane's reset time.
  4. Optionally open Settings and Agents, copy the prompt and paste it into your coding agent to connect the MCP server.
  5. Updates are offered once a day and install after you approve.

Usage HUD limitations

  • macOS 14 or later only; Windows is planned but not available
  • Gemini and Grok lanes need Node.js 18 or later
  • Cursor and Copilot are not tracked
  • Source code is private

Usage HUD pricing

Usage HUD is free to use.

Usage HUD plans

  • Mac app

    Free

    • All five providers
    • No account
    • Signed and notarized by Apple

  • Tip jar

    $5, $9 or $19

    optional

    • Unlocks nothing
    • Refund within 14 days if tipped by mistake

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on . Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

Usage HUD alternatives

The main Usage HUD alternatives listed on Debuly are Source Trace, Claude Managed Agents, Enola, HandyAI, OpenLIT and ReMe. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

Usage HUD compared with its alternatives
ToolPricingStarting pricePlatforms
Usage HUDFree—macOS, CLI
Claude Managed AgentsPaid$0.08, usage-basedAPI
EnolaOpen source—Linux, macOS, Windows, CLI
HandyAIFree—Web
OpenLITOpen source—Web, CLI, API, Self-hosted
ReMeOpen source—CLI, Self-hosted, Web, API
Source TraceFree—VS Code extension, Web

  1. Claude Managed Agents

    Anthropic's hosted agent harness for long-running, asynchronous tasks: define an agent, pick a sandbox, start a session and stream results.

    Developer platformsAutomation and agentsCoding
    PaidVisit Claude Managed Agents (official site)

  2. Enola

    Open-source tool that maps dependencies across repositories and checks each pull request against your architecture rules.

    Developer platformsCoding
    Open sourceVisit Enola (official site)

  3. HandyAI

    Free in-browser utilities for LLM builders, led by a side-by-side token counter and an API cost calculator.

    Developer platformsCoding
    FreeVisit HandyAI (official site)

  4. OpenLIT

    Open-source, OpenTelemetry-native platform for tracing, evaluating and guarding AI agents, with cost and GPU monitoring

    Developer platformsCodingAutomation and agents
    Open sourceVisit OpenLIT (official site)

  5. ReMe

    Open-source memory layer for AI agents that stores knowledge as local Markdown files with hybrid search and a linked graph.

    Developer platformsAutomation and agentsCoding
    Open sourceVisit ReMe (official site)

  6. Source Trace

    VS Code extension and team dashboard that measure how much code your AI coding tools write, how much survives to commit, and which models earn their cost.

    Developer platformsCodingProductivity
    FreeVisit Source Trace (official site)

Usage HUD FAQ

How much does Usage HUD cost?

It is free to download and use, with no license, trial clock or account. An optional tip of $5, $9 or $19 is available and unlocks nothing.

Is there a free plan?

The whole app is free for all five providers. Tips are optional and the app is identical either way.

Which providers does it track?

Claude, Codex, Gemini, Grok and local Ollama models.

Is there a Windows version?

Not yet. Windows is planned, and there is no Windows download.

Can agents use it?

Yes. A read-only CLI and an MCP server are included; the server offers five tools, including which_plan_has_room and usage_status.

What are alternatives to Usage HUD?

Alternatives include CodexBar, ccusage and SessionWatcher. On Debuly, compare Source Trace, Claude Managed Agents and Enola.

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