Top Notch
A native macOS utility that brings AI coding tool usage closer to where developers work, turning the MacBook notch into a glanceable usage dashboard.
DesignDev
v0.1.0 · macOS
- My Role
- Personal ProjectProduct Designer · Builder
- The Problem
- When working with multiple AI coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, keeping track of usage limits often means switching between apps, terminals, or dashboards.The information exists, but it isn’t always visible when you need it. I wanted to explore whether usage data could live closer to the workflow itself instead of becoming another thing developers need to actively check.
Overview.
Top Notch is a native macOS utility designed to surface AI coding tool usage directly in the menu bar.
I designed and built the project to monitor usage across tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, giving users a quick view of their available sessions and limits without interrupting their workflow.
The project combines product design and native macOS development, exploring how a lightweight system-level utility can make frequently needed information feel more accessible and contextual.