ilha

About ilha

ilha is a native Mac app that lives in the notch - or a small pill on other displays - and tracks usage limits for Claude Code, Codex, and Grok Build. It reads data directly from Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI using the logins already stored on the Mac, displaying 5-hour and weekly windows, reset times, and whether you're on pace to run out. The app can also switch the CLI to an account with remaining capacity before hitting a limit, without logging anything out.

Review

ilha addresses a specific friction point for developers who juggle multiple AI coding assistant accounts: running into a rate limit mid-task and then guessing which account still has room. The app sits persistently in the macOS notch and surfaces usage data from three different services in one compact view. No usage data, login details, or logs leave the device, which keeps the privacy model straightforward.

Key Features

• Displays 5-hour and weekly usage windows for each connected Claude Code, Codex, and Grok Build account, along with reset times and pacing indicators.
• Reads usage data directly from Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI using existing Mac logins - no separate authentication setup required.
• Switches the CLI to an account with remaining capacity when a limit approaches (Pro tier), and swaps the login in place so active Claude Code sessions can continue.
• Insights feature prices each week's usage at API rates, broken down by project.
• Runs entirely on-device; usage data, credentials, and logs never leave the Mac.

Pricing and Value

The free tier covers one account per CLI. The Pro tier costs $20 as a one-time payment, which includes a year of updates. Pro unlocks multiple accounts, switching, and the Insights feature. A 14-day trial of Pro is available without requiring an account. There is no recurring subscription - the stated model is a single purchase with annual update coverage.

Pros

• Consolidates limit tracking for three AI coding tools into a single, always-visible notch display.
• Switches accounts automatically or on demand without logging out, preserving active sessions for Claude Code.
• Reads usage directly from the service providers rather than estimating based on local activity.
• One-time $20 Pro payment avoids recurring subscription costs.
• All data processing stays local; no telemetry or usage data is sent to external servers.

Cons

• Codex auto-switching occurs at the limit and requires restarting open Codex sessions - a less smooth transition than the Claude Code behavior.
• Limited to three specific AI coding tools; developers using other assistants won't find their limits represented.
• The tool is not well suited for users who operate with a single account per service and rarely approach rate limits, as the core switching functionality provides little benefit in that scenario.

ilha fits best into the workflow of a developer who actively uses multiple accounts across Claude Code, Codex, or Grok Build and regularly bumps against usage ceilings. The on-device approach and one-time pricing keep the tool's scope narrow and predictable. For someone managing several paid AI coding subscriptions who wants to avoid mid-session interruptions, the account-switching mechanic addresses a practical daily annoyance without adding cloud dependencies or subscription overhead.