# Feature Request: Add Usage Metrics Transparency to Claude Code

## Summary
Claude Code should display real-time usage metrics to help users understand their current usage limits and which model (Opus 4 vs Sonnet 4) is
actively being used.

## Current Behavior

• No visibility into current usage percentage
• No indication when model switches from Opus 4 to Sonnet 4
• Users cannot plan their work based on remaining capacity
• Model switches happen silently at 20% usage threshold

## Desired Behavior
Claude Code should provide:

1. Usage Dashboard showing:

• Current usage percentage (e.g., "15% of daily limit used")
• Active model indicator (e.g., "Currently using: Opus 4")
• Remaining capacity before model switch

1. Status Indicators:

• Visual indicator in the interface showing active model
• Warning when approaching the 20% threshold
• Notification when model switch occurs

1. Usage Commands:

• /usage command to check current statistics
• /model command enhancement to show why current model is active

## Benefits

• Better Planning: Users can prioritize complex tasks when Opus 4 is available
• Transparency: Users understand what's happening behind the scenes
• User Control: Ability to make informed decisions about task execution
• Improved Experience: No surprise model switches during critical work

## Proposed Implementation

• Add usage metrics to the session context
• Display metrics in the interface (status bar or dedicated panel)
• Include usage info in the /model command output
• Optional: Allow users to set custom threshold warnings

## Example Interface
``
Claude Code Status:
Model: Opus 4 (15% of 20% limit used)
Daily Usage: 2.5k/15k tokens
Next Model: Sonnet 4 (after 20%)
``

## User Story
As a Claude Code user, I want to see my current usage metrics so that I can plan my work effectively and understand which model is serving my
requests.

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This feature would significantly improve the Claude Code user experience by providing transparency about usage limits and model selection.