Conan

The Pulse feature shows a live throughput graph that spikes when Claude is active and calms when idle, giving an immediate sense of session vitality. Complementing this, the Skills & MCP section lists every skill and MCP server currently in use, along with their last fired time. For instance, skills like "frontend-design", "automate-browser", "scan-trends", and "handoff" are shown with their file paths and status. This observability allows developers to confirm that the right skills are triggered and to see which tools the agent is wielding at any moment. MCP servers are also listed, ensuring full transparency of external integrations. Together, these features provide a comprehensive dashboard of agent activity, moving beyond simple output to a diagnostic view.

Conan wraps around Claude Code's terminal session, intercepting events from the agent's execution loop within a native macOS app. When a user runs Claude Code, Conan captures prompts, tool calls, skill firings, and token usage data via the underlying API or integration hooks. This data is instantly rendered into the HUD timeline, context panel, and pulse graph. The entire workflow is designed to be non-intrusive: users launch Claude Code as normal, and Conan runs alongside, providing the visual cockpit without slowing down the agent. The app includes a built-in Claude Radio that plays ambient music from YouTube streams, accessed by voice command within the session. It also supports session handoff through the "handoff" skill, which writes a HANDOFF.md file for resuming later. Conan requires macOS 13+ and Apple silicon, and is free to download with a $29 lifetime premium for 1.x.

Real-world scenarios include monitoring a complex codebase refactor where Claude Code runs dozens of bash and edit commands. The timeline shows each step, and the context panel reveals token consumption, helping the developer avoid hitting limits mid-task. Another use case is debugging a skill like "automate-browser" that fires unexpectedly; the skills section shows exactly when it triggered. For frontend designers using the "frontend-design" skill, the pulse graph indicates when Claude is actively reasoning versus waiting for input. The "handoff" skill is invaluable for long projects: when a session ends, Conan captures the state into a HANDOFF.md, so a fresh session picks up without losing context. Researchers using "scan-trends" can see the sources queried and token costs, ensuring efficient use of budget. Outcome: users gain confidence in their agent's actions and optimize their workflow.

Conan is built for Mac developers who regularly use Claude Code in their terminal, especially those working on large or complex projects where visibility matters. Target roles include AI engineers building with Claude, frontend designers leveraging the "frontend-design" skill for UI generation, automation engineers using "automate-browser" for browser-based testing, and researchers or analysts who rely on "scan-trends" for data gathering. The app also appeals to power users managing multiple sessions or needing to audit agent behavior for quality control. Platforms: macOS 13+ on Apple silicon. Pricing is a one-time $29 with no subscription, covering lifetime 1.x updates. Conan is not affiliated with Anthropic but is a third-party tool that enhances the Claude Code experience. The summary takeaway: Conan provides unparalleled real-time visibility into Claude Code, transforming opaque terminal sessions into transparent, monitorable campaigns.