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Description

Backgrind is a versatile overlay window designed for AI coding agents, tailored for both vibe coders and professional developers on macOS and Windows platforms. It allows for AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or its proprietary Grindy model to remain in an always-visible window that hovers above your active tasks, enabling you to initiate a task, engage in coding or leisure activities, and only receive notifications when the AI requires your input. This innovative solution serves as a lightweight interface for the command-line tools you already utilize, preserving your login credentials, history, hooks, and overall workflow while seamlessly integrating with your editor, web browser, documentation, or even during immersive full-screen gaming sessions. The window is highly customizable; you can drag it around, resize it, change its colors, adjust its transparency, summon it using a hotkey, or activate a click-through mode that allows your clicks and keystrokes to interact directly with the applications beneath it. Notifications are subtle, with the window only flashing or chiming when your AI agent requests approval, poses a question, or completes a task. Additionally, Backgrind functions like a compact integrated development environment (IDE), featuring a file tree, syntax-highlighted previews, rendered Markdown content, and clickable links to files, making it an invaluable tool for developers. This unique blend of functionality and accessibility ensures that you stay focused on your projects without being overwhelmed by interruptions.

Description

Forge Code is an AI-driven pair-programming tool that operates within the terminal, allowing users to manage their entire codebase through conversational commands. It integrates effortlessly into your shell environment, meaning there's no need to disrupt your current IDE or workflow; you can continue using the tools you are familiar with. Once activated, Forge Code gains insight into project files, Git history, dependencies, and the surrounding environment, enabling it to grasp the structure of your codebase and respond to queries without needing constant clarifications. It features a dual-agent system, consisting of a “Forge Agent” that carries out code modifications and executes real-time operations, alongside a “Muse Agent” that focuses on planning, evaluating, and reviewing code without making any alterations to your files. Furthermore, Forge Code can be utilized with your chosen AI service providers or self-hosted LLMs, ensuring you maintain complete oversight of your code's handling and the model's operation. This flexibility allows developers to tailor the experience according to their specific needs and preferences.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Android Studio No 
Claude No 
Claude Code Yes 
Claude Sonnet 4 No 
Claude Sonnet 4.5 No 
Claude Sonnet 4.6 No 
Cursor Yes 
Gemini 2.5 Pro No 
Gemini 3 Flash No 
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite No 
Gemini 3.1 Pro No 
Git No 
Grok 4 No 
Grok 4.1 Thinking No 
IntelliJ IDEA No 
Meta AI No 
Mistral AI No 
Neovim No 
OpenAI No 
Visual Studio Code No 

Integrations

Android Studio Yes 
Claude Yes 
Claude Code No 
Claude Sonnet 4 Yes 
Claude Sonnet 4.5 Yes 
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Yes 
Cursor No 
Gemini 2.5 Pro Yes 
Gemini 3 Flash Yes 
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Yes 
Gemini 3.1 Pro Yes 
Git Yes 
Grok 4 Yes 
Grok 4.1 Thinking Yes 
IntelliJ IDEA Yes 
Meta AI Yes 
Mistral AI Yes 
Neovim Yes 
OpenAI Yes 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

Pricing Details

$7.50 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$20 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Backgrind

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

backgrind.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Forge Code

Country

United States

Website

forgecode.dev/

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