Feature Request: Show usage stats in account dropdown menu
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
Checking usage on Claude Pro requires navigating to Settings → Usage — two clicks that interrupt an active workflow. There's no at-a-glance way to know how much of the current session or weekly allocation has been used without leaving the current context.
Proposed Solution
Add a compact usage summary directly in the account dropdown menu in the sidebar (the same menu that surfaces Settings and Get Help). It should show:
Current session usage %
Weekly usage %
No navigation required. One click on the account icon surfaces the data inline.
Alternative Solutions
Currently none — the only path is Settings → Usage. A persistent usage indicator in the sidebar itself would also work, but the dropdown is less visually intrusive.
Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
Performance and speed
Use Case Example
- Mid-conversation, I want to know if I'm close to hitting my session limit before composing a long prompt.
I click the account icon in the sidebar.
- The dropdown shows: Session: 73% used · Week: 41% used.
- I adjust accordingly — no context switch, no navigation.
Additional Context
Similar to how Cursor shows token/request usage inline without requiring a settings visit. A screenshot or mockup can be provided on request.
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