If you use Claude Code on a Pro or Max plan, you have probably hit the wall mid-session: the 5-hour window runs out, or the weekly cap kicks in, usually right when the agent was in the middle of something important. The fix is not to code less. It is to see your usage before it becomes a problem.
This post covers every practical way to track Claude Code usage in 2026, from built-in commands to community CLIs to desktop dashboards, and when each one makes sense.
Disclosure: I work on Blume, one of the tools covered below. I have tried to keep the comparison factual so you can pick what fits.
The quick answer
Fastest check: run /usage inside Claude Code for your current session and weekly limits
