LibreAI / Local LLM / token-monitor
// local-llm Β· Javis603/token-monitor

token-monitor

Local-first widget tracking token usage and costs across 43+ AI coding tools.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 2.6k starsβ‘‚ 261 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

token-monitor is an open-source local llm project by Javis603 (Javis603/token-monitor on GitHub). It has 2,591 GitHub stars and 261 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
2,591
Forks
261
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Local LLM
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the widget

    Add it to your desktop.

  2. Connect your tools

    Link the AI coding tools you use.

  3. Watch usage

    See tokens, costs, and limits in one place.

  4. Sync devices

    Keep the picture consistent across machines.

// features

Why people love it

43+ tools

Covers Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and many more.

Cost tracking

See what AI assistance actually costs.

Limit alerts

Know before you hit usage caps.

Local-first

Your usage data stays on your machines.

Desktop widget

Always-visible, glanceable monitoring.

Multi-device sync

One view across all your computers.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Javis603/token-monitor.git
    cd token-monitor
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command β€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Which tools are tracked?

43+ AI coding tools including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, and OpenClaw.

Is token-monitor free for commercial use?

MIT licensed β€” commercial use allowed.

Is my usage data private?

It is local-first, so data stays on your devices.

How does it read usage?

Through integrations with each tool; check the docs for setup per tool.

Does it work on all desktops?

Check the repo for supported platforms.

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// alternatives

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Get token-monitor

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