AI agent monitoring
Monitor Claude Code, Codex and Grok sessions in the notch, with a visual state for each session and an indication when an agent needs attention.
Crowny
Crowny is a macOS utility that turns a compatible MacBook’s notch into a workspace for AI agent sessions, music, meetings, reminders, timers, files and other everyday tools. It is designed for Mac users who want glanceable controls without switching apps and is sold with a one-time licence.
A utility workspace built into the MacBook notch
Crowny is a macOS notch utility that turns the notch on a compatible MacBook into a compact workspace for information and controls. It brings together active AI agent sessions, music, meetings, reminders, timers, files, clipboard history and other small utilities so users can check or act on them without repeatedly switching windows.
The app is designed for people who want a persistent, glanceable layer over their work. It can show when an agent is running or waiting, expose Claude Code approval prompts, surface the next meeting and reminders, and hold notifications during a Focus session. Crowny is sold with a one-time licence, does not require a Crowny account, and states that user data stays on the Mac.
Key features
In-notch approvals
Review and approve Claude Code prompts from the notch instead of locating the relevant terminal window.
Music controls
Keep a compact view of music from Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube, with playback controls and a live visualiser.
Day-to-day dashboard
Bring together meetings, reminders, timers, focus sessions, alarms, world clocks, weather and wellbeing reminders in one glanceable workspace.
Clipboard and file utilities
Browse clipboard history with Option-Shift-V, use a file shelf for drag-and-drop transfers, and pin sites or notes from an Obsidian vault.
Additional tools
Use a GitHub contribution graph, simple games, and Home Assistant controls alongside the rest of the notch workspace.
Practical use cases
Supervise parallel coding agents
Keep several coding agents visible while working in an editor or terminal. Crowny shows which sessions are running, thinking, finished or waiting, and can surface a question that needs an answer.
Handle agent approvals quickly
Approve a Claude Code command from the notch when a session requests permission, without searching through terminal tabs for the right prompt.
Manage a workday at a glance
Use the notch as a lightweight day planner by checking the next meeting, joining Google Meet where available, reviewing reminders and starting a focus session or timer.
Reduce routine app switching
Control music, retrieve something from clipboard history, move a file through the shelf or check pinned sites without leaving the current task.
Add lightweight wellbeing prompts
Use water, standing and 20-20-20 eye-break reminders during ordinary work, with these prompts paused during a Focus session.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines AI agent status, media, calendar-related information, utilities and wellbeing tools in one notch-based interface.
- Supports in-context Claude Code approvals, reducing the need to find the corresponding terminal session.
- Works without a Crowny account and states that data remains on the Mac.
- Includes free updates for version 1 and allows reinstalling on the licensed Mac.
Cons
- It is currently aimed at MacBook hardware with a notch; Windows and Linux support is listed as coming soon.
- The licence covers one Mac, so a second Mac requires another licence.
- The available material does not fully specify compatibility details, permissions, or data behavior for every connected service.
FAQ
What hardware and operating system does Crowny support?
Crowny works best on a MacBook with a notch using Apple Silicon and macOS 15 or later. Windows and Linux support is listed as coming soon.
Does Crowny require an account or separate service credentials?
No Crowny account is required. The app uses the apps already on your Mac, and macOS asks for permission once for each app. Voice answers are optional and use an Anthropic key added in Setup.
Which AI agent workflows does Crowny support?
Crowny can show Claude Code, Codex and Grok sessions in the notch. It can display live session states and lets you approve Claude Code prompts from the notch.
Can one licence be used on multiple Macs?
The licence covers one Mac, with reinstalling allowed on that Mac. A second Mac requires another licence; moving to a new Mac can be handled by contacting the product team from the purchasing email.
Where is my data stored?
The product site states that data stays on the Mac and that Crowny has no account or tracking. Specific permissions and data-handling behavior for every connected app are not detailed in the available material.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Mac productivity utility
- Platform
- Apple Silicon Mac with a notch; macOS 15 or later recommended
- AI workflows
- Claude Code, Codex and Grok sessions
- Connected tools
- Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Apple Mail, Google Calendar, Google Meet, GitHub, Obsidian and Home Assistant are shown or named
- Licence
- One-time licence for one Mac; no subscription or Crowny account
- Privacy position
- The product states that data stays on the Mac
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