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What is ZackEyes?
ZackEyes is a macOS notch command center for AI coding agents. It shows Claude Code and Codex CLI session state, permission moments, task progress, and usage pressure near the top edge of the screen.
Is ZackEyes local-first?
Yes. ZackEyes is local-first by default. The website does not upload source code, prompts, terminal history, or local project files, and the app is designed around local hooks and a local macOS workflow.
Does ZackEyes support Codex CLI?
Yes. ZackEyes supports Codex CLI alongside Claude Code, including Codex session cards, per-session cost ($) display, notifications, JSONL fallback handling, and usage signal display when available.
Does ZackEyes track cost and token usage?
Yes. ZackEyes shows per-session token count and cost for both Claude Code and Codex, plus a Today row with a 7-day spending sparkline. Model pricing is bundled and refreshed offline, so tokens convert to USD locally without uploading data or requiring an API key.
Does ZackEyes support multiple themes?
Yes. ZackEyes supports Rock Legends, F1 2026, AI Moguls, and Crayon Shin-chan themes, with theme-specific buddy names and custom notification sounds.
Does ZackEyes support themes and notification sounds?
Yes. The theme menu includes Rock Legends, F1 2026, AI Moguls, and Crayon Shin-chan choices. Each theme has matching notification sounds, plus a silent option.
Which terminals can ZackEyes jump to?
With Accessibility permission, ZackEyes can jump to matching sessions in iTerm2, Terminal.app, Ghostty, Warp, WezTerm, Kitty, Alacritty, VS Code, and Cursor.
How do I install ZackEyes?
Download the latest DMG from GitHub Releases, open it, drag ZackEyes into Applications, then launch the app. The current public installer is ZackEyes 0.9.6.
How does ZackEyes compare to Vibe Island?
Both are macOS notch panels for AI coding agents. Vibe Island is a paid app ($19.99 one-time) covering 26 agents, 20+ terminals, and SSH sessions. ZackEyes is free and MIT open source, runs on Intel as well as Apple Silicon, and covers Claude Code and Codex CLI in depth. See the full comparison at https://zackeyes.vercel.app/vs-vibe-island.
Is there a free and open-source alternative for tracking AI coding agents in the macOS notch?
Yes. ZackEyes is free, MIT licensed, and runs locally with no accounts or telemetry. It tracks Claude Code and Codex CLI sessions, approves permission prompts from the notch, and computes token cost locally from a bundled pricing table.
Where do I report ZackEyes issues?
Use the public ZackEyes-release GitHub Issues page for bugs, install failures, compatibility reports, and feature requests.