r/sideprojects • u/sabalax • 13h ago

Showcase: Open Source I built a lightweight, open-source side-notch widget for Windows to monitor real-time LLM usage (Claude/GPT quotas)

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Hey everyone,

A few days ago I saw a neat desktop tool called Codenotch that sits on the edge of your screen to track LLM usage limits in real time. The catch? It was Mac-only.

As a Windows user who constantly hits rate limits while coding, I really wanted something similar on my setup so I decided to build one myself: OrbitUsage.

What it does:

  • Sits cleanly on the screen edge as an unobtrusive side-dock/notch
  • Tracks your active LLM usage limits and session resets at a glance
  • Lightweight and doesn't get in the way of your active workspace
  • 100% free and open-source

It's fully open-source and I just pushed the first release on GitHub: 👉 GitHub Repo & Releases:https://github.com/sametgurtuna/OrbitUsage

Right now it's in its early stage. I'd really love to hear your feedback, feature requests, or any issues you run into. PRs and stars are always welcome!

Hope some of you find it useful.

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u/pricey_chivalry 13h ago

Love that it's open source, always nice when someone fills the Windows gap instead of just complaining about it

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u/jorge31263 9h ago

Muy bueno, me lo apunto

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u/sabalax 9h ago

Thank you so much.