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FAQ
Short answers to common questions about UsageNow.
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- Does UsageNow upload my prompts?
- Does UsageNow read my source code?
- Why does Claude sometimes show “Usage limits unavailable”?
- Does UsageNow modify Claude credentials?
- Does UsageNow read my Codex credentials?
- What does “58% left” mean?
- Why don’t token counts match my plan’s usage?
- Why are Codex and Claude values different?
- Do I need an account?
- Is UsageNow open source?
- Will UsageNow support more providers?
- Is there a Windows or Linux version?
- Is there a command-line tool?
- Where can I download UsageNow?
Does UsageNow upload my prompts?#
No. UsageNow never stores or uploads prompts, responses, or conversation content. See Privacy.
Does UsageNow read my source code?#
No. From session files, UsageNow reads only timestamps, identifiers, model names, token counts, and rate limits. Lines with conversation content are skipped.
Why does Claude sometimes show “Usage limits unavailable”?#
Because Claude Code does not currently expose quota through a supported local API, and the optional experimental quota source may be turned off or may not have a current access token. Local activity still appears. See Claude Code.
Does UsageNow modify Claude credentials?#
No. UsageNow never refreshes, modifies, or stores your Claude Code credentials.
Does UsageNow read my Codex credentials?#
No. Codex’s own app-server signs in with Codex’s credentials. UsageNow only asks it for your rate limits.
What does “58% left” mean?#
58% of that usage window remains. UsageNow always shows what’s left, never what’s used. See Menu Bar.
Why don’t token counts match my plan’s usage?#
Token and request counts are local activity recorded on this Mac. They include cached input and don’t include other devices, so they don’t necessarily match quota consumption or billing.
Why are Codex and Claude values different?#
Different providers expose different quota systems and usage windows. Their percentages aren’t directly comparable.
Do I need an account?#
No. UsageNow has no accounts.
Is UsageNow open source?#
Yes. The source code is available on GitHub under the MIT License.
Will UsageNow support more providers?#
Yes, when reliable integrations are available. See Coming Soon.
Is there a Windows or Linux version?#
No. UsageNow currently focuses on macOS.
Is there a command-line tool?#
A CLI is planned.
Where can I download UsageNow?#
See Installation for the official distribution channels and how to build UsageNow from source.