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# Usagebar
> A macOS menu bar app that tracks Claude Code 5-hour and weekly usage limits, with reset timers and threshold notifications. $9 one-time.
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## Product
- [Usagebar](https://usagebar.com/): what the app does, features, pricing, and download.
- [Quickshot](https://usagebar.com/quickshot): companion macOS app for pasting optimized screenshots into AI tools.
- [Free Claude Code course](https://usagebar.com/course): 7-day email course on using Claude Code without wasting your limits.
## API
- [API catalog](https://usagebar.com/.well-known/api-catalog): RFC 9727 catalog of the public API.
- [OpenAPI description](https://usagebar.com/openapi.json)
- [Latest release](https://usagebar.com/api/latest-release): current version and download URL.
## Agent skills
- [Skills index](https://usagebar.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json)
## Blog
Guides on Claude Code usage limits, token costs, reset timers, and AI coding tool comparisons.
- [How Much Is the Claude Weekly Limit? Pro vs Max Hours Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-much-is-claude-weekly-limit): Claude Pro gets ~40-80 Sonnet hours/week; Max 5x gets ~140-280 + Opus hours. See exact caps, reset timing, and how to track usage with Usagebar ($9).
- [Codex Not Working? Here's Why and How to Fix It (2026 Guide)](https://usagebar.com/blog/codex-not-working): Codex not working is usually caused by rate limits, auth token expiry, or an OpenAI outage. Here's how to diagnose and fix each cause, with steps for 2026.
- [How to Reset Current Session in Claude Code (2026 Guide)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-to-reset-current-session-in-claude): You can't manually reset a Claude Code session - usage limits reset on a fixed 5-hour timer. Use /clear for context, Usagebar to track time left.
- [Copilot Not Working? 9 Fixes for GitHub Copilot Errors in 2026](https://usagebar.com/blog/copilot-not-working): Copilot not working? Usually it's auth, extension version, or a GitHub outage. Check status.github.com first, then try these 9 fixes before reinstalling.
- [What "Stop and Wait for Limit to Reset" Means in Claude Code (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-code-stop-and-wait-for-limit-to-reset): "Stop and wait for limit to reset" means Claude Code hit its 5-hour or weekly cap. Resets in up to 5 hours. Usagebar ($9) tracks it live.
- [Claude Resets Every 5 Hours: How the Rolling Usage Window Actually Works](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-resets-every-5-hours): Claude Code's usage limit resets every 5 hours on a rolling window, not a fixed clock. Track resets with Usagebar ($9 one-time) and avoid surprise lockouts.
- [Kiro Not Working? 7 Common Causes and How to Fix Them (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/kiro-not-working): Kiro not working? Usually it's a quota limit, auth token, or MCP connection issue. Here are 7 fixes to try, in order, as of 2026.
- [Claude Plan vs API Pricing: Which Should You Use in 2026?](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-plan-vs-api-pricing): Claude Pro costs $20/mo, Max is $100-$200/mo, and API pricing runs $0.25-$75 per million tokens. See which model fits your usage and how to avoid overpaying.
- [Devin vs Copilot: Which AI Coding Tool Should You Use in 2026?](https://usagebar.com/blog/devin-vs-copilot): Devin vs Copilot compared: Devin ($20+/mo, usage-based ACUs) runs autonomous end-to-end tasks; Copilot ($10-39/mo) assists inside your IDE. See which fits your workflow.
- [Claude Max vs API Pricing: Which One Should You Pay For in 2026?](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-max-vs-api-pricing): Claude Max ($100-$200/mo flat) suits daily Claude Code users; the API (pay-per-token) suits automation and apps. Compare costs, limits, and when each wins.
- [Cursor Pricing and Rate Limits (2026): Plans, Limits & Overages Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/cursor-pricing-and-rate-limits): Cursor costs $0-$200/month depending on plan. See exact rate limits, usage-based overage pricing, and which tier fits solo devs vs teams in 2026.
- [Claude Usage Mac Menu Bar: How to Track Your Limits Without Switching Tabs](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-usage-mac-menu-bar): Track Claude Code usage from your Mac menu bar with Usagebar ($9 one-time). See 5-hour and weekly limits at 50/75/90% without running /usage.
- [Cursor Free Plan Limit Reset: How It Works in 2026](https://usagebar.com/blog/cursor-free-plan-limit-reset): Cursor's free Hobby plan resets limited premium requests monthly on your signup date, not the calendar month. Here's exactly when and how it works.
- [Can You Change Claude's Weekly Reset Time? What Actually Resets It](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-change-weekly-reset-time): No, Claude Code's weekly reset time can't be manually changed as of 2026 - it's locked to your first usage timestamp. Here's how it's set and how to track it.
- [You've Hit Your Limit for Claude Messages: What It Means and How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/youve-hit-your-limit-for-claude-messages): Seeing "you've hit your limit for Claude messages"? It means you've used up your 5-hour or weekly quota. Here's when it resets and how to avoid it with Usagebar.
- [Claude Pro vs Pay As You Go: Which Should You Use in 2026?](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-pro-vs-pay-as-you-go): Claude Pro ($20/mo) wins for daily Claude Code users; pay-as-you-go API wins for light or spiky usage. See cost breakpoints, limits, and which to pick.
- [How to See How Many Tokens Left in Claude (All Methods)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-to-see-how-many-tokens-left-claude): See how many tokens you have left in Claude using /usage in Claude Code, the claude.ai settings page, or Usagebar for real-time menu bar tracking.
- [How Do I Know When My Claude Limit Resets?](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-do-i-know-when-my-claude-limit-resets): Claude limits reset on a rolling 5-hour window, not at midnight. Check reset time via /usage in Claude Code, claude.ai/settings, or Usagebar for live countdown.
- [Claude Message Limit Not Resetting: What's Actually Happening](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-message-limit-not-resetting): Claude message limit not resetting? Learn how the 5-hour rolling window works, why it feels stuck, and how to track your real reset time with Usagebar.
- [Approaching Weekly Limit on Claude: What It Means and What to Do](https://usagebar.com/blog/approaching-weekly-limit-claude): Seeing "approaching weekly limit" on Claude? Here's what the weekly cap means, when it resets, and how to track it before you hit the wall.
- [Why Does Claude Have a Weekly Limit? (And How to Track It)](https://usagebar.com/blog/why-does-claude-have-a-weekly-limit): Claude's weekly limit exists to manage GPU costs and fair usage across subscribers. Pro caps reset weekly; Max offers 5x–20x more. Learn how limits work and how to track them.
- [How to Install Windsurf on Mac (2026 Guide)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-to-install-windsurf-on-mac): Install Windsurf on Mac in minutes: download the .dmg, drag to Applications, sign in, and start coding. Full step-by-step guide for macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon).
- [How to Install Cursor on Mac (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-to-install-cursor-on-mac): Install Cursor on Mac in under 5 minutes: download the .dmg, drag to Applications, sign in, and start coding. Works on macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon and Intel).
- [Does Claude Max Have a 5-Hour Limit? (Weekly Cap Explained)](https://usagebar.com/blog/does-claude-max-have-5-hour-limit): Yes, Claude Max has a 5-hour rolling usage window plus a weekly cap. Max 5x resets every 5 hours; Max 20x gets 4x more. Here's exactly how both limits work.
- [Devin vs Lovable: Which AI Coding Tool Should You Use in 2026?](https://usagebar.com/blog/devin-vs-lovable): Devin vs Lovable compared: Devin suits autonomous backend tasks; Lovable excels at rapid UI prototyping. See pricing, limits, and which fits your workflow.
- [Claude Pay As You Go vs Subscription: Which Plan Is Right for You?](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-pay-as-you-go-vs-subscription): Claude pay as you go (API) vs subscription (Pro/Max): API costs $3–$15/MTok, no monthly fee. Pro is $20/mo flat. Choose API for low volume, subscription for heavy daily use.
- [Antigravity vs Windsurf: Which AI Coding Tool Should You Use in 2026?](https://usagebar.com/blog/antigravity-vs-windsurf): Antigravity vs Windsurf compared: Antigravity suits autonomous multi-step tasks; Windsurf fits IDE-native workflows. See pricing, features & which to pick.
- [Lovable Not Working? Common Fixes (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/lovable-not-working): Lovable not working? Fix blank screens, build errors, GitHub sync failures, and credit limits. Step-by-step solutions for the most common Lovable issues in 2026.
- [Is Claude API Cheaper Than a Subscription? (2026 Breakdown)](https://usagebar.com/blog/is-claude-api-cheaper-than-subscription): Claude API is cheaper at low usage (~$3/MTok for Sonnet 4) but Pro/Max subscriptions win for heavy daily use. Breakdown with real numbers for devs.
- [How Does Claude's 5-Hour Limit Work? (Pro & Max Plans Explained)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-does-claude-5-hour-limit-work): Claude's 5-hour limit resets on a rolling window, not at midnight. Learn how it works for Pro and Max plans, what triggers it, and how to track it.
- [Windsurf Not Working? Here's How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/windsurf-not-working): Windsurf not working? Common fixes: check status page, clear cache, verify credits, restart extension. Covers rate limits, auth errors, and slow completions.
- [Claude Session Limit Reset Time: How the 5-Hour Window Works](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-session-limit-reset-time): Claude Code session limits reset on a rolling 5-hour window from first use. Learn exactly when your session resets, how to check it, and how to stop guessing.
- [Cursor Not Working? Here's How to Fix It (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/cursor-not-working): Cursor not working? Common fixes for freezing, AI completions failing, rate limits, login issues, and slow performance. Covers all plans in 2026.
- [Claude Weekly Limit Reset Time: When Does It Reset?](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-weekly-limit-reset-time): Claude Code weekly limits reset 7 days after your billing cycle start. Learn exact reset times, how the 5-hour window differs, and how to track both with Usagebar.
- [Poke Rate Limit Exceeded: What It Means and How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/poke-rate-limit-exceeded): Poke rate limit exceeded? Learn what triggers it, how long you have to wait, and how to avoid hitting limits again. Practical fixes for free and paid plans.
- [Codex Rate Limit Exceeded: What It Means and How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/codex-rate-limit-exceeded): Hit the Codex rate limit? Learn why it happens, what the limits are per plan, and how to get back to coding fast. Practical fixes for free and paid users.
- [Poke Pricing and Rate Limits (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/poke-pricing-and-rate-limits): Poke pricing, plan limits, and rate limits explained. Compare Free vs Pro tiers, message caps, and what to do when you hit a limit in 2026.
- [Devin Slow Today? Here's Why and How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/devin-slow-today): Devin running slow? Learn the top causes: server load, ACU throttling, complex tasks, and plan limits. Quick fixes and how to check Devin's status.
- [Hermes Pricing and Rate Limits (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/hermes-pricing-and-rate-limits): Hermes pricing: Free tier includes limited daily messages. Pro plan unlocks higher rate limits. Full breakdown of plans, caps, and what to do when limits hit.
- [Cursor Message Limit Per Day: What You Get on Free, Pro & Business](https://usagebar.com/blog/cursor-message-limit-per-day): Cursor Pro gives 500 fast requests/month (~16/day). Free tier gets 50 total. Learn daily limits, slow mode, resets, and how to stop hitting walls.
- [Hermes Rate Limit Exceeded: What It Means and How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/hermes-rate-limit-exceeded): Hit Hermes rate limits? Learn what triggers the "rate limit exceeded" error, how Hermes enforces usage caps by plan, and how to get unblocked fast.
- [Lovable Pricing and Rate Limits (2026): Plans, Credits & Token Caps](https://usagebar.com/blog/lovable-pricing-and-rate-limits): Lovable pricing starts free (5 messages/day), with paid plans from $25/mo. Learn credit limits, rate caps, reset times, and how to avoid hitting limits.
- [Is Codex Free? OpenAI Codex Pricing, Free Tier, and Limits Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/is-codex-free): OpenAI Codex CLI is free for Plus and Pro subscribers. Learn what's included, usage limits, and how Codex compares to paid alternatives in 2026.
- [Kiro Rate Limit Exceeded: What It Means and How to Fix It](https://usagebar.com/blog/kiro-rate-limit-exceeded): Hit Kiro's rate limit? Learn what triggers it, exact limits per plan, when they reset, and 4 ways to get unblocked fast. Free tier caps 50 agent interactions/day.
- [When Does Lovable Usage Reset? Credits, Billing Cycles & Limits Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/when-does-lovable-usage-reset): Lovable usage resets monthly on your billing anniversary date. Free plan gets 5 credits/day. Paid plans reset monthly. Full breakdown inside.
- [When Does Windsurf Usage Reset? Credits, Billing Cycles, and Limits Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/when-does-windsurf-usage-reset): Windsurf usage resets monthly on your billing anniversary date. Free plan gets 25 credits/month, Pro gets 500. Learn when credits renew and how to track them.
- [Does Claude Code Use More Tokens Than Claude Chat?](https://usagebar.com/blog/does-claude-code-use-more-tokens-than-chat): Yes, Claude Code uses far more tokens than Claude.ai chat. Agentic loops, file reads, and tool calls multiply token use 5-20x. Here's why and how to manage it.
- [You Hit Your 5-Hour Message Limit on Claude: What It Means and What to Do](https://usagebar.com/blog/you-hit-your-5-hour-message-limit-claude): Hit your 5-hour message limit on Claude? Here's what it means, when it resets, how to check remaining usage, and how to avoid it with Usagebar.
- [When Does Devin Usage Reset? ACUs, Billing Cycles, and Limits Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/when-does-devin-usage-reset): Devin usage resets monthly on your billing anniversary date. ACUs roll over varies by plan. Here's exactly when limits reset and how to track them.
- [Antigravity Pricing and Rate Limits (2026): Plans, Costs & Usage Caps](https://usagebar.com/blog/antigravity-pricing-and-rate-limits): Antigravity pricing starts with a free tier and scales to paid plans with task-based limits. Full breakdown of plans, rate limits, and usage caps for 2026.
- [Kiro Pricing and Rate Limits: Free Tier, Pro Plan & Usage Caps (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/kiro-pricing-and-rate-limits): Kiro offers a free tier with 50 interactions/month and a Pro plan at $19/month. Learn about Kiro's rate limits, agentic caps, and how limits compare to Cursor and Windsurf.
- [Should I Use Antigravity or Devin? An Honest Comparison for 2026](https://usagebar.com/blog/should-i-use-antigravity-or-devin): Antigravity vs Devin: Antigravity suits developers who want IDE-integrated AI pair programming. Devin is a fully autonomous agent for delegating whole tasks. Compare pricing, use cases, and trade-offs.
- [Devin Pricing and Rate Limits (2026): Plans, ACUs, and Usage Caps Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/devin-pricing-and-rate-limits): Devin pricing starts at $500/month for 250 ACUs. Understand Starter vs Teams plans, ACU rate limits, what happens when you hit them, and how to manage usage.
- [Should I Use Hermes or Claude Code? (2026 Comparison)](https://usagebar.com/blog/should-i-use-hermes-or-claude-code): Hermes vs Claude Code: Hermes suits chat-first, multi-model workflows; Claude Code wins for deep agentic coding in the terminal. See full comparison for 2026.
- [Should I Use Kiro or Cursor? A Developer's Honest Comparison (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/should-i-use-kiro-or-cursor): Kiro for spec-driven, agentic projects; Cursor for fast, in-editor autocomplete. Compare pricing, features, and limits to pick the right AI coding tool in 2026.
- [How Often Does Claude Usage Reset? (Pro, Max, and Claude Code)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-often-does-claude-usage-reset): Claude usage resets on a rolling 5-hour window for Claude Code, plus a weekly cap and monthly billing reset. Full breakdown for Pro, Max, and claude.ai.
- [Claude API Pricing and Billing Explained (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-api-pricing-and-billing-explained): Claude API is billed per token: Haiku 4.5 starts at $1/M input tokens; Sonnet 5 at $2/M; Opus 5 at $5/M. Learn tiers, rate limits, caching, and cost tips.
- [Claude Weekly Limit: All Models Explained (Pro, Max, and Opus)](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-weekly-limit-all-models-explained): Claude's weekly usage cap resets every 7 days and varies by model. Pro gets ~10x less than Max. Opus burns it fastest. Here's exactly how all limits work.
- [When Does Claude Usage Reset? (Pro, Max & Free Plans Explained)](https://usagebar.com/blog/when-does-claude-usage-reset): Claude usage resets on a rolling 5-hour window, not at midnight. Pro gets ~45 messages/window, Max 5x gets ~225. Learn exactly when limits reset and how to track them.
- [What Timezone Does Claude Usage Reset In?](https://usagebar.com/blog/what-timezone-does-claude-usage-reset-in): Claude Code usage resets on a rolling 5-hour window (no fixed timezone). Weekly caps reset at midnight UTC on Mondays. Here's how to track it in real time.
- [How Many Tokens Does Claude Pro Give? Usage Limits Explained](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-many-tokens-does-claude-pro-give): Claude Pro doesn't give a fixed token quota. It uses rolling usage limits: ~200K context window per chat, usage resets every 5 hours. Full breakdown inside.
- [What Is Claude's 5-Hour Limit? (And How to Track It)](https://usagebar.com/blog/what-is-claudes-5-hour-limit): Claude Code enforces a rolling 5-hour usage window per plan. Once you hit the cap, you're locked out until it resets. Here's how it works and how to track it.
- [Claude Context Window Exceeded: How to Fix It (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-context-window-exceeded-fix): Hit the Claude context window limit? Learn the exact fixes: /clear command, compact mode, new sessions, and how Usagebar warns you before you're cut off.
- [What Is the Claude Session Limit? (5-Hour Window, Weekly Cap, Context Explained)](https://usagebar.com/blog/what-is-the-claude-session-limit): Claude's session limit is a 5-hour usage window that resets rolling. Pro and Max plans have different caps. Learn how limits work and how to track them.
- [How Much Usage Do You Get With Claude Pro? (2026 Guide)](https://usagebar.com/blog/how-much-usage-do-you-get-with-claude-pro): Claude Pro gives ~45 messages/5 hours on Opus 4, more on Sonnet. Usage resets on a rolling 5-hour window. Here's what's included and how to track it.
- [Can You Reset Claude Usage Limit Early? (What Actually Works)](https://usagebar.com/blog/can-you-reset-claude-usage-limit-early): No, you can't reset Claude Code's usage limit early. The 5-hour window is fixed. Here's what actually works when you hit the cap — and how to avoid it.
- [You've Used 90% of Your Session Limit in Claude Code: What It Means and What to Do](https://usagebar.com/blog/youve-used-90-percent-of-your-session-limit): Seeing "you've used 90% of your session limit" in Claude Code? Here's what triggers it, how the 5-hour window works, and how to avoid hitting the wall.
- [Claude Code or Copilot for Coding? A Direct Comparison (2026)](https://usagebar.com/blog/claude-code-or-copilot-for-coding): Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot for coding: Claude Code wins for agentic tasks & refactors; Copilot wins for inline autocomplete & IDE integra
