Get warned before you hit your Claude or Codex limit
Menu-bar apps only warn you while they're open. Here's how to get a push, Telegram, or webhook alert before you hit a Claude or Codex limit — even with your laptop closed.
The worst way to learn you're near a limit is to hit it. Most trackers are menu-bar apps that only check while they're open on your Mac — so they can't warn you overnight or when your laptop's shut. Here's how to get a real heads-up.
Alerts that reach you anywhere
- Browser push — a notification the moment usage crosses ~90%, even in another tab.
- Telegram — a message to your phone, laptop or not.
- Webhook — wire it into your own tooling or a team channel.
Why server-side checks matter
How Much Usage runs scheduled checks on the server — not just when an app is open — so a warning can reach you within minutes of a change, and a 'you're clear again' note when a limit resets. That's something a local menu-bar app fundamentally can't do.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get an alert before hitting my Claude or Codex limit?
- Yes — How Much Usage sends browser push, Telegram, or webhook alerts when usage crosses ~90%, and a recovery note when a limit resets.
- Do the alerts work when my laptop is closed?
- Yes — checks run server-side on a schedule, so alerts reach you even when no app is open on your machine.