Clawdmeter turns your Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard
A new open-source hardware project, Clawdmeter, brings your Claude Code usage statistics to life on a compact desktop dashboard. This inventive device adds a playful touch to AI productivity, featuring an animated pixel-art sprite that reacts to your usage in real time.
A Fun and Functional Desk Companion
Clawdmeter was developed by software engineer Hermann Haraldsson in Reykjavik, Iceland, as a side project and experiment with embedded devices. Despite not specializing in hardware, Haraldsson used Claude to guide him through the build process, highlighting how accessible and democratized programming has become with today's AI tools.
Equipped with a portable lithium-ion battery-powered display, such as the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.16, Clawdmeter connects to your laptop via Bluetooth. When powered on, the display plays charming pixel-art animations that speed up or become more vibrant as your Claude Code token usage increases.
User Interactions and Features
- Information at a glance: Press the middle button to cycle from the animation screen to charts displaying your current session and weekly token consumption.
- Bluetooth controls: Additional screens show your Bluetooth connection status and allow easy resets.
- Productivity shortcuts: Side buttons send common keyboard shortcuts (Space, Shift+Tab) wirelessly for quick mode changes or activating voice mode in Claude Code.
Open Source and Community Appeal
With its open source code, Clawdmeter invites developers to customize features, animations, and interface screens to fit their workflow and style. The project struck a chord with the developer community, gaining over 800 stars and 50 forks on GitHub within days of launch.
For many, Clawdmeter’s nostalgic, Tamagotchi-like charm is as appealing as its practical use. It provides a tangible connection to the world of AI development, transforming abstract token usage statistics into something you can see and interact with on your desk.
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