Claude Code Usage Monitor is a terminal-based tool that tracks and forecasts Claude API usage in real time.
The tool addresses the problem of managing Claude API rate limits and usage quotas by providing live visibility into consumption patterns. It fetches official rate limit data from Claude sessions and displays current usage alongside predictions of when limits will be reached. The approach combines a rich terminal interface for human monitoring with machine-readable output formats, allowing developers to track usage both interactively and programmatically. It operates as a privacy-first companion that stores usage data locally rather than sending it to external services.
Developers managing Claude Code projects with rate limit concerns should adopt this tool. It suits teams that need to monitor usage across multiple sessions or predict when they will hit quota boundaries. The tool supports different Claude pricing plans and provides forecasting based on observed consumption trends. It generates both human-readable terminal output and structured export formats for integration into dashboards or alerting systems.
The project shows active development with regular feature additions and refinement of core monitoring capabilities. The codebase includes test coverage to validate functionality. The tool is distributed through standard Python package managers, making installation straightforward for developers already working in Python environments.
