TypeUI
Curated design systems and UI prompts for AI coding tools.
AI ToolAI ProductivityWebFreemium
4.7Visit
Desktop App
Headroom
Track Claude, Codex, Cursor and Grok usage and spend from your menu bar.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is Headroom?
Headroom is a free Mac menu bar app with iPhone support that shows real-time AI usage and spend for Claude, Codex, Cursor and Grok. It adds desktop widgets and popover details without creating an account or sending data to a server.
Pros
- No account or server required
- Menu bar and desktop widgets
- Syncs across Mac and iPhone via iCloud
Cons
- Requires macOS Sequoia and Apple Silicon
- Limited to Claude, Codex, Cursor and Grok
Who should use Headroom
People who rely on multiple AI coding and chat tools and want a quick, private overview of remaining usage and spend.
Who may not need it
Users on Windows, Android or older Macs, or anyone who only uses one AI tool with its own dashboard.
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