AgentNotch

AgentNotch is a macOS menu bar application designed to give developers real-time visibility into the inner workings of their AI coding assistants. Sitting discreetly in the MacBook notch, it surfaces what tools like Claude Code and OpenAI-based assistants are doing as they read files, process context, and generate code. Its primary purpose is to make AI-assisted development more transparent, observable, and easier to debug during everyday coding workflows.

AgentNotch provides a live stream of assistant activity, including file access, prompts, and responses, so you can see exactly how your AI tools are interacting with your codebase. It integrates directly with compatible AI coding agents, exposing their event logs and operations in a compact, always-available UI. The app is optimized for minimal distraction, using the notch area to avoid occupying valuable screen real estate while still remaining visible during active sessions. Because it surfaces low-level actions and context, AgentNotch helps developers better understand why an assistant produced a particular suggestion or behavior.