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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

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Android Studio
Claude Code
Claude Sonnet 4.5
Cursor
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
GPT-4
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Git
Grok
Grok 4
Grok 4.1
Grok 4.20
Grok 4.3
IntelliJ IDEA
Meta AI
Neovim
Visual Studio Code
Xcode

Integrations

Android Studio
Claude Code
Claude Sonnet 4.5
Cursor
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
GPT-4
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Git
Grok
Grok 4
Grok 4.1
Grok 4.20
Grok 4.3
IntelliJ IDEA
Meta AI
Neovim
Visual Studio Code
Xcode

Pricing Details

$7.50 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$20 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

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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