[FEATURE] Show remaining usage limits (5h/7 days) in VSCode extension and via CLI command
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Problem Statement
When working on long or complex tasks, I need to know how much of my usage limit (5-hour and 7-day rolling limits) remains before starting. Currently:
- In the interactive CLI, the limit appears visually in the footer during the session, but there is no command to query it outside of an active session.
- In the VSCode extension, only the context window usage is shown — the plan usage limits are not visible at all.
- There is no CLI flag, subcommand, or script to programmatically check remaining usage.
This forces me to open claude.ai in a browser just to check my remaining quota before deciding whether to start a large task.
Proposed Solution
- Add a CLI command or flag to query remaining usage, e.g.:
claude usageorclaude --status - Show the remaining 5h/7-day limits in the VSCode extension status bar alongside the existing context window indicator
- Optionally, expose this data via a simple API or local cache file so users can build their own scripts/integrations
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
Before starting a large refactoring session or a multi-file feature implementation,
I want to quickly check how much of my usage limit remains — without leaving my
editor or opening a browser. A simple claude usage in the terminal or a visible
indicator in the VSCode status bar would let me decide whether to proceed now or
wait for the limit to reset.
Additional Context
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