kayodante

kayodante is an independent software publisher distributing open-source utilities through its GitHub repository, with a current catalog consisting of a single focused product. Siphon is a Windows tray application designed to track Claude Code usage in real time, giving developers continuous visibility into their consumption of Anthropic's AI-assisted coding tool directly from the desktop. Running unobtrusively in the Windows system tray, the application monitors usage metrics as they accumulate during active development sessions, presenting current statistics without requiring the user to open a browser or interrupt an ongoing workflow. This category of software—lightweight desktop monitoring utilities—typically appeals to developers, engineering teams, and technical leads who need to manage API budgets, observe token consumption patterns, or simply stay aware of how intensively AI coding assistants are being used throughout the day. Typical use cases include individuals on usage-limited plans who want early warning before hitting thresholds, team members tracking the cost implications of AI-assisted development, and power users comparing usage across projects or sessions to optimize prompting habits and model selection. The choice of a tray-based interface reflects a deliberate design philosophy common to small developer tools: constant availability with minimal screen real estate, passive information delivery, and near-zero configuration overhead. Distribution via GitHub means the project follows standard open-source conventions, with source code publicly available for inspection, modification, and community contribution, and with releases typically provided as downloadable builds for Windows users. Although the publisher's catalog currently comprises this one utility, Siphon represents a practical entry in the growing ecosystem of companion tools built around AI coding assistants, addressing the transparency and cost-awareness needs that accompany heavy reliance on large language model services in professional software development.