XTrace is listed as Open Source. Check https://github.com/XTraceAI/xtrace-desktop for the current plan limits, as vendors change pricing frequently.

XTrace

Q: What is XTrace?

XTrace is a code AI tool listed on Use AI Tools. XTrace is an open-source macOS app that shows where your coding time and money go. It reads the Claude Code, Codex and Cursor history already on your Mac and reports agent activity, estimated human time and API-equivalent spend, tracks Claude and Codex account usage and pace in the sidebar, and lets you tune the numbers with customizable scoring skills.

Q: What is XTrace best for?

XTrace is commonly used for Agent productivity metrics, Coding cost visibility, macOS dashboards. It supports English.

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XTrace is an open-source macOS app that shows where your coding time and money go. It reads the Claude Code, Codex and Cursor history already on your Mac and reports agent activity, estimated human time and API-equivalent spend, tracks Claude and Codex account usage and pace in the sidebar, and lets you tune the numbers with customizable scoring skills.

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🎯 Real-World Use Cases

Compare agent time to human time

Estimated human time sits next to the agent time for the same work.

Watch your usage window

Claude and Codex account usage and pace show in the sidebar.

Score work your way

Scoring skills are customizable so the ranking matches your own definition of useful.

⚖️ Honest Review

✅ Pros

+Apache 2.0 and works from history already on your Mac
+Covers Claude Code, Codex and Cursor in one dashboard
+Customizable scoring skills

⚠️ Cons

−macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon only
−Human-time and spend figures are estimates, not billing data

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