Open-source Claude Usage HUD for Thermalright LCD Displays
August 15, 2026
This macOS-based tool displays live Claude session metrics, including weekly limits, token burn rates, and projected API costs, on a 1280x480 Thermalright LCD. It functions by reading local Claude Code logs and accessing Anthropic's usage endpoint via Python and Node.js.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can integrate hardware status displays with CLI-based AI workflows using local log parsing.
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designerThis offers a new way to visualize real-time LLM consumption through physical desktop peripherals.