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Buddi

A macOS notch companion for Claude Code — your buddy lives here now.

Developer Tools / macOS AppUnknown, Unknown1 peopleLive session monitoring - track multiple concurrent Claude Code sessions in real-timePermission approvals - approve or deny tool executions directly from the notchChat interface - view full conversation history with markdown rendering, send messages backUsage tracking - session and weekly utilization at a glanceMultiplexer support - works with cmux and tmux sessionsAuto-setup - hooks install automatically on first launch18 Buddy Characters - duck, goose, blob, cat, dragon, octopus, owl, penguin, turtle, snail, ghost, axolotl, capybara, cactus, robot, rabbit, mushroom, and chonkMusic player with album art, playback controls, and audio visualizerCalendar for upcoming eventsBattery status and charging indicatorHUD replacement - custom volume and brightness overlaysFile shelf - drag-and-drop file staging areaWebcam preview - quick mirror from the notchCustomizable keyboard shortcuts
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Buddi

Our Take

Anthropic axed the /buddy from Claude Code and left developers orphaned — so someone built Buddi, a tiny app that plants your AI companion right in the MacBook notch where it lives, breathes, and asks for permissions. It monitors your session, handles tool approvals, and lets you chat with your buddy without tab-switching, which sounds unhinged but honestly kind of rules if you're the kind of person who got emotionally attached to a CLI. At 34 stars it's still a sleeper, but if you're on macOS Sequoia running Claude Code, this is genuinely the move — the notch was waiting for a purpose anyway.

A macOS application that provides a permanent home for your Claude Code buddy in the MacBook notch, enabling live session monitoring, permission approvals, and chat interactions directly from the notch.

Problem It Solves
Anthropic removed /buddy from Claude Code in v2.1.97, leaving users without their companion. Buddi restores and enhances the buddy experience with additional features.
Target Customer
Developers using Claude Code on MacBook devices with a notch running macOS 15.0+ (Sequoia).
Use Cases
Developer productivity enhancement, Claude Code session monitoring, Real-time AI tool permission management, Notch-based music and calendar utilities
Pricing Details
Open source project licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0
Free Tier
Free (open source)
Differentiator
First and only macOS notch companion specifically designed for Claude Code with live monitoring, permission handling, and animated buddy characters
Why Now
Following Anthropic's removal of /buddy from Claude Code v2.1.97, there was a gap for users who relied on the companion feature. Buddi fills this gap with enhanced functionality.
Traction
Notable Metrics: 34 stars, 4 forks, 1 release (v0.1.0) on GitHub

Key Facts

Category
Developer Tools / macOS App
Location
Unknown, Unknown
Team Size
1 people
Pricing
Free
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Ted Kim

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