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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

NotchPixel is a versatile utility for Windows desktops that introduces a customizable notch-style bar at the top of the screen, allowing users to access frequently used controls and status information in a compact format. This tool not only offers media playback controls along with synchronized lyrics, but also manages notifications, clipboard history, and provides a temporary shelf for files, as well as widgets, reminders, app shortcuts, and quick adjustments for volume, brightness, and Night light. Gamers can benefit from features that display FPS and system stats, capture screenshots and recordings, and monitor OBS and stream-chat interactions seamlessly. Additionally, it includes a local network transfer option that enables users to send files and text to their phones through QR codes. The interface is highly customizable, allowing modifications in appearance, position, hotkeys, and specific behaviors for different applications, while all settings and history are conveniently saved on the Windows PC. NotchPixel is specifically tailored for users of Windows 10 and 11, making it an ideal choice for gamers, streamers, and anyone seeking efficient desktop tools without the hassle of window switching. Furthermore, its user-friendly design enhances productivity by providing instant access to essential controls right at the user's fingertips.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Claude Code Yes 
Apple Music No 
Codex CLI No 
Cursor Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
OBS No 
Spotify No 
VLC Media Player No 
YouTube Music No 

Integrations

Claude Code Yes 
Apple Music Yes 
Codex CLI Yes 
Cursor No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
OBS Yes 
Spotify Yes 
VLC Media Player Yes 
YouTube Music Yes 

Pricing Details

$7.50 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$9.99 one-time
The US price is a $9.99 one-time purchase through the Microsoft Store after a 7-day free trial. There is no subscription, and prices may vary by region.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

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 No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
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) No 
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

KORE INDUSTRIES

Founded

2026

Country

India

Website

notchpixel.com

Product Features

Product Features

Productivity

Collaboration No 
Database Creation No 
Document Creation No 
File Sharing No 
Notes Management No 
Office Suite No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Task Management No 
Team Chat No 

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