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Claude Monitor vs Markdown Viewer

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Claude Monitor compared with Markdown Viewer
DetailClaude Monitor logo Claude MonitorMarkdown Viewer logo Markdown Viewer
What it doesFree browser extension that tracks Claude usage limits live in your toolbar Open, read, annotate and export local and web Markdown files in Chrome or Edge
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree. Optional paid add-on Claude Monitor Pro on waitlist. Windows app UsagePeek AI: $9.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store) with 7-day free trial. Not given
Key features
  • Color-coded badge in toolbar showing usage percentage
  • Live countdown to every limit reset
  • Desktop notifications at 80% and 95% usage thresholds
  • Optional bar above Claude.ai chat box displaying limits
  • Tracks 5-hour session, weekly, and per-model usage limits
  • Displays extra-usage credits and Claude Code routine runs
  • Four layout options: Classic, Mixed, Grid, List
  • Six color themes for customization
  • Auto-refresh at customizable intervals
  • Detects Pro, Max, and Team plan types automatically
  • Folder browsing and file navigation with reading position memory
  • Document outline and search across folder or document
  • Highlights, underlines, and comments linked to source
  • Diagram rendering including Mermaid, Graphviz, PlantUML and Vega-Lite
  • Math rendering with KaTeX and syntax-highlighted code
  • Multiple views as document, mind map, or presentation
  • Export to HTML, Word, PDF, PNG, SVG and JPEG
  • Customizable document themes and background skins
  • Localized interface in 15 languages
  • All processing and data stored locally on device
What makes it different
  • Works on Claude Free plan where usage page shows nothing since August 2026
  • Minimal permissions and read-only design prevents exploitation
  • Shows exact reset times instead of cutting off mid-conversation
  • Works offline with no account required
  • Renders technical Markdown inline including diagrams, math and code
  • Multiple connected views of the same file as document, mind map or presentation
  • Export to multiple formats without modifying the original Markdown
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)45
Citation Flow (Majestic)1622
Referring domains (Majestic)1939

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