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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

Vibe Island serves as a macOS notch panel tailored for AI coding agents, efficiently managing sessions from 26 different agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, Kimi Code, DeepSeek, Copilot, and others in a unified interface. It offers real-time status updates, features per-agent brand colors, and allows users to instantly jump to the specific terminal tab, split pane, or VS Code window where each session is active, supporting over 20 terminals including tmux. Designed specifically for developers who operate multiple agents simultaneously, it also provides insights into the remaining usage quotas for subscriptions like Claude, Codex, Kimi, GLM, and DeepSeek, complete with live countdowns for resets. The platform enables users to grant permissions, respond to agent inquiries, and review plans without the need to exit the notch interface. Furthermore, it is compatible with both local sessions and remote servers accessed via SSH. Built using native Swift technology, it avoids the bulk of Electron and maintains a low memory footprint of under 100 MB RAM. Users can enjoy a free trial followed by a one-time purchase, eliminating the need for ongoing subscriptions, making it a cost-effective solution for developers. This approach ensures that developers can focus on their coding tasks without unnecessary interruptions or complications.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Claude Code
Cursor
OpenAI Codex

Integrations

Claude Code
Cursor
OpenAI Codex

Pricing Details

$7.50 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$19.99 one-time
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

Vibe Island

Website

vibeisland.app

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Product Features

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