BlackFlare
Keep Mac awake for Claude and Codex and push task status notifications
About BlackFlare
BlackFlare is a Mac menu bar utility. During Claude or Codex sessions, it keeps the Mac awake and, when lid-closed work is enabled, lets a closed MacBook continue running; when tasks finish or await input, it can notify you via Mac, Telegram, or Slack. You can also adjust default settings and track usage from the menu bar. The tool emphasizes on-device operation and privacy; Claude tokens are used only to show exact usage, with read-only access to Keychain.
Best for
Best use cases
Close the MacBook and continue running long tasks
Receive completion or input alerts while away from the computer
Run the Claude/Codex CLI in the terminal
Run agents in VS Code or JetBrains
Features
Keep Mac awake
Claude or Codex keeps the Mac awake during sessions and can continue working with the lid closed.
Task status notifications
Send alerts via Mac, Telegram, or Slack when tasks finish or await input.
Menu bar usage tracking
Adjust default settings and track usage from the menu bar.
Local privacy design
Read-only access to Claude tokens to show exact usage; tokens are sent only to Anthropic.
Pros
- Keep working with the lid closed, no external display required
- Receive notifications on Mac, Telegram, and Slack
- No account, analytics, or telemetry; privacy-focused
Cons
- Requires macOS 13 or later
Pricing Plans
Free
- Free to download
- No license required for desktop notifications during the first 7 days
Premium
- Unlock remaining features
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on BlackFlare's official website.