QuotaWatch
QuotaWatch is a VS Code extension designed to help developers monitor their OpenAI Codex CLI usage directly within the editor. It displays real-time quota information—usage percentage, burn rate in points per minute, and time remaining until quota reset—in the VS Code status bar. The extension operates entirely locally with no telemetry, no network requests, and no account requirement, ensuring privacy and minimal overhead. The free tier includes configurable threshold alerts at 50%, 75%, 90%, and 95% of quota, as well as velocity alerts that detect unusually fast consumption, such as runaway loops. It also performs repository analysis to identify files that waste AI context (e.g., lockfiles, build outputs, large assets) and generates a markdown report with an AI readiness score. Users can configure the status bar polling interval between 3 and 60 seconds. The Pro tier, available as a one-time purchase of $5.99, adds a canvas-based usage chart webview with current, peak, and average statistics, CSV export of usage history, daily and weekly summary notifications, usage prediction that estimates when the quota limit will be reached, custom alert thresholds, and a .codexignore generator that automatically creates ignore files to reduce token waste. It also auto-imports up to 90 days of historical Codex session data on first run. QuotaWatch aims to replace reactive surprise with proactive awareness, helping developers avoid hitting Codex CLI rate limits mid-session and reduce unnecessary token consumption. It is particularly useful for individuals and teams using Codex CLI for coding assistance who want to manage costs and stay within usage limits without leaving their development environment.
- Category
- Open Source
- Pricing
- Paid
Problem solved
QuotaWatch solves the problem of unexpected Codex CLI rate limit exhaustion by providing real-time visibility into quota usage directly in VS Code. It alerts users before they hit critical thresholds, predicts when the limit will be reached, and identifies context-wasting files that unnecessarily consume tokens, enabling developers to manage usage proactively and avoid workflow interruptions.
Use cases
- Monitor Codex CLI quota usage percentage in VS Code status bar
- Receive threshold alerts before hitting rate limits
- Detect runaway loops that consume quota too quickly
- Analyze repository files that waste AI context
- Generate .codexignore files to reduce token waste
- Export usage history to CSV for reporting
- Predict when the quota limit will be reached
Audience
- Developers
Pros
- Real-time quota status in VS Code status bar
- Configurable threshold and velocity alerts
- 100% local with zero telemetry and no account required
- One-time Pro pricing with lifetime updates
- Repository analysis and .codexignore generator reduce token waste
Cons
- Only available as a VS Code extension; no other editor support
- Limited to Codex CLI usage; not a general quota tracker
- Pro features require a one-time paid license
- Data is stored locally, so no cross-device sync or cloud dashboard
- Requires Codex CLI to be installed and configured locally
Official website: https://quotawatch.netlify.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/quotawatch