CC Watcher is a lightweight macOS application designed specifically for developers and AI enthusiasts using Claude Code. It provides a real-time visual overlay that monitors your 5-hour token usage window, helping you manage your Claude API budget effectively.
Key Features
- Live 5-Hour Token Chart: Visualizes minute-by-minute token consumption with color-coded bars for different Claude models (Sonnet, Opus, Haiku)
- Always-On-Top Floating Window: Non-activating panel visible across all Spaces and fullscreen applications without stealing focus
- Zero Configuration: Automatically installs a Claude Code hook on first launch (~/.claude/settings.json)
- 100% Local Operation: No telemetry, no accounts, no data leaves your device
- Auto-Updates: Sparkle-powered signed appcast for seamless background updates
- Universal Binary: Native support for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs (macOS 14+)
- Apple Developer Signed: Properly signed and notarized to avoid Gatekeeper warnings
Use Cases
- AI Developers: Monitor Claude Code token usage during development and testing
- Content Creators: Track token consumption when using Claude for writing, coding, or analysis
- Teams: Manage shared Claude API budgets with visual feedback
- Power Users: Avoid hitting token limits unexpectedly during intensive AI-assisted work sessions
The application installs via standard DMG drag-and-drop to Applications folder and requires no additional setup, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users.
