2026 · Mac app
Claude Taskbar
Can I build a native Mac app that makes my Claude usage easy and fun to see?
What it is
A small Mac menu bar app that shows my Claude usage, including which models I’ve used and for how long, in a fun, visual way.
Why I built it
It was my first light experiment with native Mac apps. I wanted to see if I could build something beyond a web app, and do it quickly.
What I learned
How to package and run an app natively on my Mac. It opened a whole new door: I could build tools for my own workflows that live right on my machine.