Clawdmeter turns your Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard

The Clawdmeter is a new open-source project that provides a dedicated desktop dashboard for monitoring Claude AI token usage. This device offers a unique, fun, and nostalgic way for AI power users to visualize their consumption data, moving beyond simple terminal commands. It features a pixel-art display with animations that become more active as usage increases, along with buttons for navigating different data views and controlling Claude Code’s voice mode.

Inspired by a desire to experiment with embedded devices, Hermann Haraldsson developed the Clawdmeter. He noted how Claude AI significantly democratized the development process, enabling him to bring the project to fruition in a matter of days. The majority of his development time was dedicated to refining the device's design, including fonts, colors, and animations.

The device operates by reading your Claude Code OAuth token to make API calls, pulling usage numbers directly from the response headers. This ensures accurate and real-time tracking of token consumption.

As an open-source initiative, the Clawdmeter encourages community contributions, allowing users to customize features, animations, and screens. Since its launch, it has garnered significant attention on GitHub, with many users forking the project to explore their own modifications. Its appeal lies in both its practical utility and its nostalgic nod to dedicated hardware devices of the past.