Configuration
Configure usage thresholds and notification preferences.
TL;DR — Set daily cost and token thresholds in the menu bar popover. Notifications fire automatically when thresholds are crossed.
Usage thresholds
Open the HowlAlert menu bar popover and click Settings to configure:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Daily cost alert | $5.00 | Alert when daily spend reaches this amount |
| Monthly cost alert | $50.00 | Alert when monthly spend reaches this amount |
| Token rate alert | 100k/hr | Alert when hourly token rate exceeds this |
Notification types
- Threshold reached — Fires once when you cross a configured limit
- Daily summary — Optional digest at a time you choose
- Session end — Fires when Claude Code session ends with cost summary