AI Limit is an open-source macOS command-line tool and menu bar app for tracking Claude Code and Codex usage limits, quota windows, and service status.

Does AI Limit upload my usage data anywhere?

No. AI Limit reads local Claude Code and Codex log files and existing browser sessions on your machine. It does not run a hosted service and does not upload data.

How do I check Claude Code usage from the terminal?

Run ai-limit for the last 7 days, ai-limit --days 1 for today, or ai-limit --detail for per-model token detail.

What operating systems does AI Limit support?

AI Limit currently supports macOS only.

Is the AI Limit macOS app signed and notarized?

Yes. The AI Limit macOS app is signed with a Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it installs and opens like a normal Mac app.

Is AI Limit open source and free?

Yes. AI Limit is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0, with the source code for the CLI and menu bar app published on GitHub.

For Claude Code and Codex power users

Usage limits, visible before they surprise you.

AI Limit keeps Claude Code and Codex quota windows in your macOS menu bar, with a local CLI when you want the details.

Download for macOS View on GitHub

AI Limit menu bar panel showing Claude Code and Codex quota percentages

Runs locally: No hosted account or background service.
Signed & notarized: Packaged for normal macOS installation.
Open-source app: The macOS app and CLI are published for review.

Quiet by default

Built for people who live in coding agents.

Claude Code windows

Track 5-hour and 7-day Claude Code quota windows without opening a terminal.

Codex quota status

Show Codex limits from the browser session first, with local fallbacks when needed.

Service health

Surface selected Claude and OpenAI component status directly in the menu.

Language toggle

Switch between English and Chinese from a clearly labeled menu entry.

Local, inspectable, and deliberately small.

AI Limit reads existing local browser sessions and local usage records. It does not provide subscriptions, bypass provider limits, or run a hosted quota service.

macOS menu bar app
Command-line interface
Chrome and Firefox session support
Manual refresh and configurable display

Terminal ready

The same usage picture from the command line.

Use the CLI for quick checks, per-model token detail, or a simple fallback when the menu bar is not running.

ai-limit
ai-limit --days 1
ai-limit --detail

AI Limit CLI output showing usage totals

Install

Start with the signed macOS app.

Download the latest DMG

Use the GitHub release page to get the current notarized build.

Move AI Limit to Applications

Drag the app from the DMG into your Applications folder.

Open from the menu bar

Get the latest release Read CLI setup

In short

Frequently asked questions

What is AI Limit?: AI Limit is an open-source macOS command-line tool and menu bar app for tracking Claude Code and Codex usage limits, quota windows, and service status.
Does AI Limit upload my usage data anywhere?: No. AI Limit reads local Claude Code and Codex log files and existing browser sessions on your machine. It does not run a hosted service and does not upload data.
How do I check Claude Code usage from the terminal?: Run ai-limit for the last 7 days, ai-limit --days 1 for today, or ai-limit --detail for per-model token detail.
What operating systems does AI Limit support?: AI Limit currently supports macOS only.
Is the AI Limit macOS app signed and notarized?: Yes. The AI Limit macOS app is signed with a Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it installs and opens like a normal Mac app.
Is AI Limit open source and free?: Yes. AI Limit is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0, with the source code for the CLI and menu bar app published on GitHub.