Show HN: My time has come – let Claude Code wrap up before 5-hour usage runs out

A new tool called mthc has been introduced to enhance the Claude Code experience by implementing a two-stage safety mechanism that helps users manage their AI tool usage better. As many users have faced challenges with abruptly hitting their usage limits while engaged in important tasks, mthc allows users to set soft and hard thresholds for interaction. The soft threshold prompts Claude to summarize work and stabilize the codebase before the session ends, while the hard threshold blocks tool usage completely and generates a clear handoff report for future sessions.

This development is significant for the AI/ML community as it optimizes workflow management, reducing the disruption caused by unexpected usage cuts. Technical details include its seamless integration with Claude Code (requiring no additional runtime dependencies or daemons), customizable prompts for wrap-ups, and the preservation of workflow across sessions and instances. By introducing a lightweight local-state mechanism, mthc provides a much-needed safety net for developers working with Claude Code, ensuring a smoother transition between sessions and minimizing the risk of incomplete work.