Add persistent usage/credit display to Claude Code

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Problem Statement

When running Claude Code sessions, there's no easy way to check token usage without interrupting my workflow. I have to either:

• Type /usage (breaks my current task)
• Open a new terminal to check separately
• Stop a running session to see my balance

When running multiple Claude Code agents at once, this becomes frustrating. I need to know my usage status without disrupting active work.

Proposed Solution

Add a persistent usage indicator to Claude Code, such as:

• A status line in the terminal showing current token usage (like a progress bar or counter)
• A menu bar widget (macOS/Windows/Linux) that stays visible
• A non-blocking background display of usage stats

Ideally, this would update automatically and be visible without typing /usage.

Alternative Solutions

Currently using /usage command, but it's disruptive. Found a community macOS app (CC Usage Bar) that solves this for one platform, but an official Anthropic solution would be better and cross-platform.

Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

Configuration and settings

Use Case Example

Scenario: I'm running a Claude Code agent building a website. While it's working, I want to quickly check how many tokens I've used without stopping the agent or opening a new terminal. I glance at the status line or menu bar and see "Usage: 45% (1.2M/2.7M tokens)" — then get back to work.

This is especially important when managing multiple sessions or working on large projects where I need to stay aware of approaching limits.

Additional Context

Testing on Windows 11 with Claude Code. The /usage command works but creates friction. A community tool (CC Usage Bar for macOS) shows there's demand for this. Would benefit Windows, macOS, and Linux users.