Token Monitor
Javis603 · Track local AI coding-tool token usage, estimated costs and provider limits, with optional multi-device sync.
Token Monitor is a Developer Tools app for Mac. It is free to use. It needs macOS 12 or later.
About
Token Monitor is a desktop widget for people using several AI coding tools who want to compare token consumption, estimated cost and account limits. It reads supported local usage records and presents breakdowns by tool, model, session, project and device, with historical trends and optional multi-device synchronization.
Installation and requirements
Install the official Mac DMG or use brew install --cask token-monitor. This catalog artifact is the Apple Silicon/ARM64 DMG, exactly 136,840,662 bytes. The publisher lists macOS 12 or later and also distributes Windows and Linux builds. No fixed RAM minimum is stated in the checked documentation. Node.js 22.15+ is a source/headless setup requirement, not an instruction to install Node for the packaged desktop app; Tokscale is bundled. Matching supported coding tools must already produce readable local usage records.
Data access and network
The widget needs access to the coding tools' local logs or databases. Usage, account limits and session details have different provider coverage; a supported tool does not imply all three work. Quota checks may require provider credentials or authenticated cookies and contact that provider. Optional update/status checks, exchange-rate requests and Discord integration also use networking. Estimated costs may differ from invoices because custom prices, cached tokens and provider billing rules differ.
Optional sync and privacy
Local tracking does not require a hosted project collector. Multi-device sync is opt-in, using your own hub or supported Cloudflare/iCloud configuration. Summary synchronization includes usage and device/session/project labels and provider metadata. Session-title aliases and pricing override sync are disabled by default and require server permission; the publisher says raw message bodies and credentials are not part of synchronized payloads. Local session inspection can still expose sensitive records. Review the privacy document and your chosen hub's access controls before connecting machines, exporting JSON or sharing screenshots.
License and practical limits
The project uses the MIT license. It does not include free credits or subscriptions for the monitored AI services, and hosting or cloud services can have separate charges. Keep credentials out of shared exports, protect the local usage archive and check retention settings. Provider API changes, partial logs and parser support can leave gaps; use the service's billing records for authoritative charges. The official README screenshot illustrates the Home view rather than guaranteeing identical layout in every release.
Sources: Official repository and setup, Privacy, Releases, MIT license.
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Install and uninstall
Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.
Install without Homebrew
Download the file Homebrew uses for your chip: Apple siliconIntel
SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address
$ brew uninstall --cask \token-monitorA regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \token-monitor--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed
Facts and sources
- Price
- Free github.com/sponsors/Javis603Checked Oct 18
- Version 0.75.0
- Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 19
Questions
Is Token Monitor safe?
Token Monitor is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from github.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 480 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.
Is Token Monitor free?
Yes, Token Monitor is free to use. Source: github.com/sponsors/Javis603, checked Oct 18.
Is Token Monitor open source?
Token Monitor’s source code is public on GitHub (Javis603/token-monitor) under the MIT license.
How do I completely uninstall Token Monitor on a Mac?
Run brew uninstall --cask token-monitor. It quits the app. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask token-monitor. That also deletes 13 files and folders, including ~/.
Does Token Monitor run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?
Yes. Homebrew downloads separate builds for Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It needs macOS 12 or later.
Where does Token Monitor store its settings and data?
Its settings are in ~/. Its data is in ~/, ~/, and ~/. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.
What is the latest version of Token Monitor?
The latest version is 0.75.0, added to Homebrew on Oct 19. Token Monitor updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy token-monitor.