Diet Claude

In plain words

Diet Claude is a free Chrome extension that displays Claude's API usage in real time, showing how much of a session has been consumed and when limits reset. It helps users optimize token usage through context trimming and prompt refinement, and suggests appropriate models for different tasks. When users reach their limits, the extension transfers conversations and context to alternative LLMs rather than forcing them to start over. The tool is designed for anyone working with Claude who wants to avoid unexpected usage cutoffs mid-project.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Hitting Claude's limit mid-work is annoying af. Diet Claude gives a live usage meter shows how much of your session you’ve used, how much time is left, and when your limits reset. It helps optimise token usage by context trimming, tightening prompts, suggesting apt models. And when you do run dry, it carries your conversation and context over to another LLM instead of starting from scratch.

Diet Claude is a usage meter for Claude: a soda can that drains as you use your session and refills when the limit resets. Free on the Chrome Webfrom dietclaude.com

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