Crowny

Crowny is a macOS utility that turns the MacBook notch into an interactive workspace for coding agents and everyday tools. Instead of opening separate windows, you can check what needs attention, control music or retrieve copied items from a panel at the top of the screen. On Macs without a notch, it appears as a small pill beneath the menu bar.

Keep track of AI coding agents

Crowny detects Claude Code, Codex and Grok sessions running in terminal apps and shows when an agent is working, finished or waiting for input. You can approve or deny Claude Code requests from the notch; for a waiting Codex session, Crowny takes you to its terminal. It also displays Claude usage windows and reset times.

Everyday tools within reach

• Clipboard and files: Search clipboard history with Option-Shift-V, or temporarily hold files on a drag-and-drop shelf.
• Calendar and focus: See upcoming meetings with join links, check reminders, and use focus timers, alarms, a stopwatch and world clocks.
• Music and devices: Control Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube playback, view a music visualizer and check connected AirPods battery levels.
• Other utilities: Pin frequently used sites, view weather, access Obsidian notes and set water, standing or eye-break reminders.

Crowny offers customizable tiles, keyboard shortcuts and always-visible or minimal notch modes. Voice answers and some email features require your own Anthropic API key.

Requirements, installation and licence

Crowny requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later and an Apple Silicon Mac. Its current download is not Apple-notarized, so installing the DMG may require approving it in System Settings → Privacy & Security. Calendar, Reminders, Accessibility and audio permissions are optional, but the related features need them. Local data stays on the Mac according to the developer; connected services receive data when you enable their integrations.

The app is free to download but needs a paid licence key. The developer currently advertises an introductory $5 one-time price (down from $15) for one Mac, including version 1 updates and a 14-day refund window.