Free
Free
Desktop notifications seven-day trial only
- Included scope
- Menu status, usage, defaults and updates
BlackFlare
● Identity checkedmacOS coding-agent usage and notifications · Official-source review 2026-10-09
BlackFlare monitors Claude Code and Codex sessions from the Mac menu bar, shows usage and changes next-session defaults. Premium adds awake/lid-closed operation and attention notifications on desktop, Telegram or Slack.
- Category
- macOS coding-agent usage and notifications
- Free access
- Free recurring menu status, usage/default controls and updates. Desktop notifications free only first seven days; awake/remote notifications require Premium.
- API access
- Not confirmed: public API. Optional Telegram/Slack notifications and provider usage access are advertised.
Is BlackFlare right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to Mac users monitoring existing agent activity away from their desks.
Before you choose
Premium US$8 once, up to three Macs, Gumroad payment/refunds. macOS13+ Intel/ARM universal. Lid-closed awake mode opt-in with helper approval; battery pause floor default15%, normal sleep resumes after sessions end. Reads Claude token from Keychain for Anthropic usage; no-telemetry/token handling claims untested. Provider connections/remote notification metadata are distinct from local monitoring. Exact notification content and Codex account method need confirmation. No install, token access, helper approval or power-setting change performed.
Workflow and handoff
Inspect permissions and notification content, test harmless session states and battery pause behavior, and avoid unattended consequential agent actions.
Pricing and practical limits
Premium US$8 once, up to three Macs, Gumroad payment/refunds. macOS13+ Intel/ARM universal. Lid-closed awake mode opt-in with helper approval; battery pause floor default15%, normal sleep resumes after sessions end. Reads Claude token from Keychain for Anthropic usage; no-telemetry/token handling claims untested. Provider connections/remote notification metadata are distinct from local monitoring. Exact notification content and Codex account method need confirmation. No install, token access, helper approval or power-setting change performed.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | BlackFlare monitors Claude Code and Codex sessions from the Mac menu bar, shows usage and changes next-session defaults. Premium adds awake/lid-closed operation and attention notifications on desktop, Telegram or Slack. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Premium US$8 once, up to three Macs, Gumroad payment/refunds. macOS13+ Intel/ARM universal. Lid-closed awake mode opt-in with helper approval; battery pause floor default15%, normal sleep resumes after sessions end. Reads Claude token from Keychain for Anthropic usage; no-telemetry/token handling claims untested. Provider connections/remote notification metadata are distinct from local monitoring. Exact notification content and Codex account method need confirmation. No install, token access, helper approval or power-setting change performed. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
BlackFlare pricing & plans
Premium
Not listed
US$8 once; three Macs
- Included scope
- Awake/lid mode and desktop/Telegram/Slack notifications
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is BlackFlare used for?
BlackFlare monitors Claude Code and Codex sessions from the Mac menu bar, shows usage and changes next-session defaults. Premium adds awake/lid-closed operation and attention notifications on desktop, Telegram or Slack.
Does BlackFlare have a free plan?
Free recurring menu status, usage/default controls and updates. Desktop notifications free only first seven days; awake/remote notifications require Premium.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does BlackFlare cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use BlackFlare through an API?
Not confirmed: public API. Optional Telegram/Slack notifications and provider usage access are advertised.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Premium US$8 once, up to three Macs, Gumroad payment/refunds. macOS13+ Intel/ARM universal. Lid-closed awake mode opt-in with helper approval; battery pause floor default15%, normal sleep resumes after sessions end. Reads Claude token from Keychain for Anthropic usage; no-telemetry/token handling claims untested. Provider connections/remote notification metadata are distinct from local monitoring. Exact notification content and Codex account method need confirmation. No install, token access, helper approval or power-setting change performed.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
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