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Chive

Chive

The macOS companion for Claude Code

Website chivecc.com
Overview

What it is

Chive is a native Mac app that shows you what all your Claude Code instances are doing at a glance. If you’re running multiple sessions across different projects, it’s easy to lose track of what’s working, what’s waiting, and what’s looking for something to do. Chive provides a lightweight dashboard that watches your running Claude Code windows, displays their status in real time, and notifies you when Claude needs your attention. No cloud. No new workflow. Just a clear view of what’s going on.

Intent

I need it when

Use a lightweight, native Mac application that integrates seamlessly with existing Claude Code workflows across multiple IDEs

Chive is built with Swift as a native macOS app supporting VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Terminal, and Claude Code variants, providing fast performance without Electron overhead

Monitor and manage multiple Claude Code instances simultaneously without switching between terminals

Chive provides a unified dashboard that displays all active Claude Code sessions in one window, showing which instances are busy, waiting, or need attention, eliminating the need for manual terminal switching

Reduce wasted compute resources by tracking which Claude Code instances are idle or stuck

Chive's real-time monitoring dashboard shows the status of all Claude Code sessions, helping users identify and address idle or stuck instances to optimize compute usage

Organize Claude Code projects by naming instances and quickly identifying which ones require immediate action

Chive allows users to name instances by project and instantly see which sessions need attention, enabling better project organization and workflow prioritization

Maintain code privacy while monitoring Claude Code activity without complex setup or server dependencies

Chive runs 100% locally on macOS with no server infrastructure, never accessing or transmitting code, and requires only simple configuration file setup without CLI modifications

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User does not use Claude Code or works exclusively in non-Claude environments
  • User runs Claude Code only on Linux or Windows systems (Chive requires macOS 15+)
  • User prefers cloud-based or web-based monitoring solutions over local desktop applications
  • User needs real-time code sharing or collaborative debugging across team members
  • User requires integration with GitHub or external version control systems for code tracking
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Pricing

One-time purchase, lifetime license with free updates for one year