Add persistent usage/limits indicator to VS Code status bar
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 16, 2026 by HugoBeleza Closed Apr 20, 2026
It would be helpful to have a badge or icon in the VS Code status bar (or sidebar) showing current plan usage (e.g., messages remaining, usage percentage).
Currently the only way to check is via the /usage command, which requires manual action. A persistent indicator would help users track their limits without interrupting their workflow.
Possible approaches:
- A status bar item showing remaining messages or a percentage
- A small progress ring/badge on the existing "✱ Claude Code" status bar icon
- A color change on the status bar item as usage approaches the limit
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