ccowl
🥈SilverA cross-platform status bar application that monitors Claude Code usage and session costs in real-time. Ideal for developers tracking API spending.
3430Updated 2mo ago
Intermediate30min to implementautomation
Saves ~10 min per use
Quick InstallView Source
git clone https://github.com/sivchari/ccowl.gitWorks with:
Claude
Overview
About This Skill
CCOwl is a cross-platform status bar application that displays Claude Code session costs and usage metrics in real-time. It automatically refreshes every 5 seconds and shows detailed information including burn rates, token usage, and projected final costs when clicked. The app supports macOS and Ubuntu/Linux, integrating with the Claude Code CLI to provide developers with immediate visibility into their API spending. Status indicators display burn rate severity (low, moderate, high) to help developers monitor usage patterns. Setup requires the Claude Code CLI and ccusage command to be installed and configured.
How to Use
Install Claude Code CLI and ensure the ccusage command is available. Download the latest CCOwl release for your platform (macOS or Ubuntu/Linux) or build from source using Go. Run the application and the status bar icon will appear showing current session cost. Click the icon to view detailed usage statistics, token counts, and burn rate indicators.
Use Cases
Monitor Claude Code API costs during active coding sessions
Track token burn rates and spending patterns in real-time
View session timing and projected final costs at a glance
Identify high-usage periods with status bar alerts
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
Alternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/sivchari/ccowlRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
- Works with: Claude
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Create a ccowl dashboard for [COMPANY] that tracks Claude Code usage across [NUMBER] developers. Include metrics like monthly API calls, cost per developer, and code execution time. Format the output as a real-time status bar application.
Example Output
# ccowl Dashboard for TechInnovate Solutions ## Current Usage Metrics - **Total API Calls (Last 30 Days):** 12,456 - **Average Cost per Developer:** $42.78 - **Average Execution Time:** 1.2 seconds ## Developer Breakdown 1. **Alex M.** - 3,210 API calls, $112.45 2. **Jamie L.** - 2,876 API calls, $98.32 3. **Taylor K.** - 2,150 API calls, $74.50 ## Cost Analysis - **Total Monthly Cost:** $325.27 - **Projected Annual Cost:** $3,903.24 ## Recommendations - Consider optimizing long-running code executions to reduce costs. - Review usage patterns for developers with high API call volumes.
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