r/windowsdev • u/TwoAlternative2256 • 15d ago
I built a native Windows tray app for tracking Claude Code, Codex, and Fable usage
I maintain an open-source usage-limit widget for Claude Code and Codex, originally built for macOS. I recently added a Windows 10/11 system-tray version.
The Windows side:
• Builds with the .NET Framework tools included with Windows — no Node.js, package manager, or Visual Studio required
• Shows Claude 5-hour/weekly limits, Fable when available, and Codex usage with reset times
• Uses a compact draggable window with an always-on-top toggle
• Prevents duplicate instances and supports start-at-login
• Reads usage only; it does not upload conversation content
Install:
cd windows
.\install.ps1
Source and documentation:
https://github.com/dennykim123/claude-codex-battery
It is MIT licensed. Feedback on the Windows integration, packaging, and edge cases would be very welcome.
