Free GitHub Copilot Usage Tracker for Mac
Track GitHub Copilot Usage From Your Mac's Notch
GitHub's web dashboard makes you context-switch every time you want to check your Copilot rate limits. Notchyis a free, native Mac app that puts a live Copilot usage tracker directly in your MacBook's Dynamic Island notch — visible from every app, every workspace, every second.
Why developers use Notchy to track Copilot usage
- System-Wide, Always-On Dashboard
GitHub's Copilot usage page is buried in a browser tab. Notchy is always visible in your Mac's notch — glance up and you see live session counts, token burn, and rate-limit progress without leaving your editor, terminal, or browser.
- Tracks 15+ AI Providers in One Place
Most developers don't just use Copilot. You might also use Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI, DeepSeek, or Perplexity. Notchy tracks all 15+ providers in a single, beautiful, native UI — no more juggling dashboards.
- Rate-Limit Alerts Before You Hit the Wall
Notchy monitors your Copilot rate-limit windows and shows a Dynamic Island alert before you exhaust your quota — so you can pace your prompts instead of getting surprised mid-session.
- Animated Sunburst Visualization
Get an instant visual read on your active sessions with a gorgeous, animated sunburst chart that shimmers as you prompt — a far cry from GitHub's static numbers page.
- 100% Free, Native, and Private
No subscription, no trial, no credit card. Built in pure SwiftUI with near-zero CPU (~0.1%), Notchy runs locally and never sends your data anywhere. API keys are stored in the macOS Keychain.
Copilot usage tracking: web dashboard vs. Notchy
GitHub provides a basic usage overview at github.com/settings/copilot, but it requires you to leave your editor and load a web page every time you want to check your remaining quota. For developers who use Copilot agent sessions heavily, this constant context-switching adds up.
Notchy eliminates that friction entirely. It reads your Copilot session metadata locally and renders a live usage dashboard in your Mac's Dynamic Island notch — the same notch that already shows your music, timers, and system HUDs. It's a free Dynamic Island for MacBook that doubles as a Copilot usage tracker.
If you also track usage for other AI tools, Notchy consolidates everything: Claude Code (ccusage alternative), OpenAI / ChatGPT, Cursor, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Perplexity — all from one native Mac app.
Everything Notchy does, for free
- Fluid Dynamic Island animations on the Mac notch
- Command palette (⌃⌥K) — every action one keystroke away
- Knock — double-tap a modifier key to open the notch
- AI usage tracker (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot)
- Detach any tab into a menu-bar popover
- Now Playing music controls (Apple Music & Spotify)
- Time-synced karaoke lyrics under the notch
- Mac clipboard history shelf (password-manager safe)
- Drag-and-drop file drop shelf — persists across relaunches
- Zip & unzip files right from the shelf
- Image converter (HEIC, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, PDF) + video → GIF
- Run Apple Shortcuts with one tap
- Screenshots auto-staged on the shelf, ready to drag
- Download finished alerts with Reveal in Finder
- USB drive mount island with one-tap Eject
- Apple Reminders quick capture & due list
- macOS Pomodoro notch timer & stopwatch — streaks + 7-day chart
- Resizable expanded panel (width & height, live preview)
- System HUDs (volume, brightness, battery)
- Audio output switcher (speakers, AirPods, monitor)
- AirPods connection manager & battery
- Magic Mouse, Keyboard & Trackpad battery + low-battery alerts
- Quick notes & Calendar widgets
- Camera Mirror (check your appearance)
- Keep Awake (caffeine toggle)
- Teleprompter (Cuely) for Zoom calls
- Focus-aware alerts & native haptic feedback
- Lock screen widgets & hide-the-notch mode
- 133 languages, fully localized
- Native SwiftUI, tuned for Apple Silicon
GitHub Copilot Usage Tracker — FAQ
Is there a system-wide GitHub Copilot usage tracker for Mac?
Yes — Notchy. Instead of limiting Copilot tracking to your editor, Notchy shows a system-wide usage dashboard in your Mac's Dynamic Island notch — visible from every app.
Does Notchy only track Copilot inside the editor?
No. Notchy tracks Copilot usage at the system level and surfaces it on the notch, so it keeps counting whether you're in VS Code, a browser, or your terminal.
Which other AI providers does Notchy track besides Copilot?
Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenAI/ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Antigravity, and more — 15+ providers in a single unified dashboard.
Is Notchy free to use as a Copilot tracker?
Yes — completely free with no subscription, trial, or license key. Funded only by optional donations.
How does Notchy compare to GitHub's built-in Copilot usage page?
GitHub's usage page is a web dashboard you have to navigate to manually. Notchy is always visible — glance at the notch and you see live session counts, token burn, and rate-limit progress without leaving your workflow.
Can Notchy alert me before I hit a Copilot rate limit?
Yes. Notchy monitors your rate-limit windows and can show an alert on the Dynamic Island before you exhaust your quota — so you can pace your prompts.
Does Notchy work on MacBooks without a notch?
Yes. On notchless Macs, Notchy renders as a floating pill at the top of the screen — the same feature set, same live dashboard.
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