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Developer builds Windows taskbar widget using Claude Code for usage tracking

A developer has created a lightweight Windows taskbar widget that displays Claude 5h and weekly usage statistics. The widget, built entirely with Claude Code, monitors usage levels and changes color to indicate proximity to limits. It also manages login renewal to avoid conflicts with the Claude Code application. AI

IMPACT Provides a convenient way for users to monitor their AI usage directly on their desktop.

RANK_REASON A user-created tool integrating with an AI service.

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Developer builds Windows taskbar widget using Claude Code for usage tracking

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/abdosarmini92 ·

    I built a tiny Windows taskbar widget with Claude Code that shows your Claude 5h and weekly usage next to the clock

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1xte9be/i_built_a_tiny_windows_taskbar_widget_with_claude/"> <img alt="I built a tiny Windows taskbar widget with Claude Code that shows your Claude 5h and weekly usage next to the clock" src="https://preview.re…