How to See Usage in Claude Code
Claude Code includes a built-in /usage command that displays real-time token consumption, usage limits, and reset timers directly in your terminal. This integrated monitoring replaces external tools like CCUsage for instant usage visibility.
How to Check Usage
Run the /usage command in any Claude Code session to view your current usage statistics:
/usage
The command displays three key metrics:
- Current Session Usage - Token consumption for your active session with automatic reset time
- Current Week Usage (All Models) - Combined usage across all models (Sonnet, Haiku) with weekly reset schedule
- Current Week Usage (Opus) - Separate tracking for Opus model usage against weekly limits
Why Built-in Usage Monitoring Matters
Having usage monitoring integrated directly into Claude Code eliminates context switching and provides instant visibility into token consumption. Unlike external tools that require separate commands or dashboards, /usage is always available within your active session.
Benefits:
- Zero Setup - No installation or configuration required
- Real-Time Visibility - Instant usage statistics without leaving Claude Code
- Session Awareness - Track current session consumption before hitting limits
- Reset Timers - Know exactly when usage resets for better planning
- Multi-Model Tracking - Separate visibility for Opus vs other models
I check /usage before starting complex tasks to ensure sufficient capacity for extended thinking or large file operations.
See Also: How to Use CCUsage|Claude Code Usage Limits|Slash Commands