tokentrim 80% budget alert
tokentrim lets you see when your Claude Code token usage reaches 80 % of your daily limit. The free dashboard shows a clear alert so you can stop or adjust your session before you hit the cap.
How the 80 % budget alert works
- Install tokentrim as a plugin or clone the full repo.
- Run your Claude Code sessions normally.
- The dashboard tracks token usage in real time.
- When usage hits 80 % of the set daily budget, an alert appears.
- You can pause or modify the session to stay within limits.
What you get
- All hooks, 3 strength profiles, replay, dashboard, daily budget guard, and cold‑cache alert are free.
- Pro adds a hosted dashboard, Monday digest, weekly budget alert at 80 %, Slack totals, and support for up to 3 machines.
- Nothing leaves your machine unless you choose to share data.
FAQ
What does the 80 % alert do? It notifies you when your daily token usage reaches 80 % of the set budget, helping you avoid unexpected charges.
Do I need a paid plan to see the alert? No. The alert is part of the free dashboard. Paid plans add extra alerts and reporting.
Can I change the alert threshold? Yes. The dashboard lets you set any percentage you prefer.
Next step
Install tokentrim and enable the 80 % budget alert
Updated 2026-10-27