Codenotch

Codenotch is a macOS and Windows app that displays coding assistant usage limits and status on a screen edge.

Codenotch pins a small indicator to your screen edge to show how much of each coding assistant's usage limit you have used. It displays reset times, session states, and whether assistants are working or waiting. The app supports macOS and Windows, with an optional companion app for iOS and Android. It integrates with tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, DeepSeek, Ollama, and LM Studio by reading local configurations or session credentials. Most providers use existing credentials from tools already on your machine, while others use direct sign-in or pasted keys.

Codenotch at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Pricing: Free
Released: September 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/vinzdg/codenotch

Key features

Pins usage limits to a screen edge
Shows reset times and session states
Supports multiple coding assistants and local runtimes
Pairs with iOS and Android companion apps
Detects local Ollama and LM Studio models automatically
Displays model speed and context usage

Use it for

Monitor coding assistant usage limits in real time
Track local model memory and generation speed
Check session states across multiple AI providers

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Coucou — It provides open-source, real-time agent monitoring and approvals directly from the screen notch.
offstage — Keeps coding agent simulators and windows off your main desktop display.
ilha — Prevents coding interruptions by switching AI accounts before limits are reached.
Freebuff — Access multiple coding AI models for free without subscriptions.
Limitly — Shows AI usage limits directly in the Mac menu bar with zero configuration.
Crowsnest — Manages multiple Claude Code and Codex accounts and agent sessions locally.
Lancetta — It calculates exact quota guidance locally without spending any model tokens.
Muster — Manage multiple AI coding sessions without switching app windows.
Array — Runs Claude Code, Codex, and Pi side by side on one canvas.

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