Claude Code.
In Your Notch.
Monitor sessions, approve permissions, and pick your companion — all from your notch.
Sessions at a Glance
Every running Claude Code session lives in your notch. Glance up, don't switch windows.
One-click Approvals
Allow or deny tool calls instantly. Keyboard shortcuts (^Y / ^N) keep you in flow.
Smart Notifications
Sound alerts for approvals, completions, and errors. Context window tracked in real time.
Features
10 Pixel Companions
Choose from 10 unique 8-bit pets that live in your notch.
Display Modes
Switch between Notch mode and Floating Window mode.
Multi-monitor Support
Pick which display your notch companion appears on.
Instant Approvals
Approve or deny with ^Y / ^N — never leave your editor.
Context Tracking
Real-time token usage bar per session. Green, yellow, red.
Zero Config
Auto-configures Claude Code hooks on first launch.
Sound Alerts
Configurable audio for approvals, completions, and errors.
Terminal Jump
Click any session to jump directly to its terminal tab.
Multi-session
Monitor 2–5 concurrent Claude Code sessions at once.
Privacy-first
Native Swift. No cloud. No tracking. Runs entirely local.
How it works
Install CC Notch
Auto-configures Claude Code hooks on first launch. No manual setup.
Open Claude Code
Sessions appear instantly in the notch as you start coding.
Glance & approve
Stay in flow. One click to allow or deny without switching windows.
Ready to stay in flow?
Download CC Notch and never context-switch to check Claude again.
Download for macOSEarly alpha · Free to download