What is TokenBar and how does it track AI tokens?

TokenBar's a macOS menu bar app polling 20+ AI providers (Claude, OpenAI, etc.) via keys/OAuth locally—shows usage, resets, pace at a glance.

Does TokenBar work with my AI providers?

Covers Claude (all tiers), OpenAI/ChatGPT, Cursor, Copilot, Gemini, OpenRouter, Perplexity, Mistral—15+ more. Local setup, no cloud.

Is TokenBar safe and private?

Yes—all local, no data leaves your Mac. No accounts, no telemetry. $4.99 one-time buy.

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TokenBar: Menu Bar Magic for AI Token Tracking

Imagine glancing at your menu bar like checking your phone's battery, but for AI tokens across Claude, OpenAI, and more. TokenBar ends the chaos of scattered dashboards.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

TokenBar macOS menu bar displaying real-time AI token usage for multiple providers

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TokenBar provides ambient, real-time AI token tracking across 20+ providers from your macOS menu bar. 𝕏
It drives behavioral changes, preventing rate limits and surprise bills through unified visibility. 𝕏
Privacy-first design with all local processing makes it a frictionless dev tool essential. 𝕏

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