Menu bar usage monitoring
Shows Claude and Cursor usage in the macOS menu bar so you can check limits without opening a browser or leaving your current workflow.
AgentQuartz
BeanspruchenAgentQuartz for macOS menu bar monitoring of Claude and Cursor usage. Local status tracking, free tier, and one-time Pro license for tray customization.
Overview
AgentQuartz is a macOS menu bar companion for Claude and Cursor usage. It gives you a tray view of provider usage so you can check status at a glance without leaving the app you are working in.
The app is designed to stay local: settings and session material live on your machine, and AgentQuartz does not create its own cloud account for usage. A free tier covers the core usage monitor, while a one-time Pro license adds tray customization options such as additional progress shapes and mark placement controls.
Features
Tray progress styles
Provides a circular progress ring by default, with Pro adding pie, bar, and arc progress shapes for the tray display.
Tray mark placement control
Lets you change where the provider mark sits relative to the gauge, including inside the tray or outside on the left or right with Pro.
Hide tray percentages
Supports hiding the percentage text next to the tray icon in Pro, so the status bar can stay visually lighter.
Local session storage
Keeps settings and session material local on your machine rather than creating a separate cloud account for usage.
Per-provider tray settings
Includes settings for provider-specific icon controls, with Claude and Cursor tray options configured separately when each provider is enabled.
Use cases
At-a-glance usage checks
Keep an eye on Claude and Cursor usage from the macOS menu bar while working in another app, so you can check status with a quick glance instead of switching windows.
Personalized status bar display
Customize the tray icon to match how you prefer to read status, using the default circular ring or the Pro-only shape and mark-placement options.
Local-only workflow
Install the app locally and keep session material on-device when you want a lightweight companion without creating a separate product account.
Tray customization after upgrade
Activate Pro with a Gumroad key when you want extra display controls such as hiding the percentage text or moving the provider mark outside the gauge.
Manual macOS installation
Open the latest GitHub Release zip on a Mac and follow the first-open Gatekeeper steps if you need a manual install flow rather than a store-based installer.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free forever for Claude and Cursor usage monitoring.
- Local-first setup keeps settings and session material on the user’s machine.
- Pro is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
- Tray customization is flexible, with multiple progress shapes and mark placement options.
- Uses the macOS menu bar for quick glance checks without a browser-style interface.
Cons
- macOS only.
- The build is unsigned and not notarized, so first launch requires standard Gatekeeper handling.
- There is no in-app updater yet; updates are delivered through new GitHub Release zips.
FAQ
What does AgentQuartz do?
AgentQuartz is a macOS menu bar companion for monitoring Claude and Cursor usage. It shows usage in the tray and can refresh the readout when needed.
What does the Pro license unlock?
The app is free for Claude and Cursor usage monitoring. Pro is a one-time $3 Gumroad license that unlocks tray customization features such as additional progress shapes, mark placement options, and hiding tray percentages.
How do you open AgentQuartz on macOS the first time?
After installing the unsigned macOS app zip from the latest GitHub Release, first open requires standard Gatekeeper steps: unzip the app, then use Right-click → Open or clear quarantine in Terminal before launching.
Does AgentQuartz use a cloud account?
The app stores settings and session material locally on your machine and does not create its own cloud account for usage.
Is AgentQuartz affiliated with Claude, Anthropic, or Cursor?
AgentQuartz is an unofficial companion and is not affiliated with Anthropic or Cursor. It is listed as macOS only.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Productivity / Developer Tool
- Platform
- macOS
- Pricing
- Free tier; Pro is a one-time $3 license
- Primary use
- Claude and Cursor usage monitoring in the menu bar
- Source domain
- agentquartz.vercel.app
- License activation
- Gumroad license key in Settings
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