Dynamic Island
for Claude Code
Monitor your Claude Code CLI sessions with a beautiful notch-style overlay. Approve tools, view chat history, and stay in control—all from your menu bar.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Claude Island is designed to enhance your Claude Code workflow without getting in the way.
Notch UI
Beautiful Dynamic Island-style overlay that lives in your menu bar. Always visible, never in the way.
Live Sessions
Real-time monitoring of all your Claude Code CLI sessions. See what Claude is working on at a glance.
Quick Approvals
Approve or deny tool requests directly from the overlay. No need to switch back to your terminal.
Chat History
Browse through your conversation history with Claude. Copy messages and review past interactions.
Up and running in three steps
Download & Install
Download the DMG, drag to Applications. First launch requires right-click → Open.
Launch the App
Claude Island lives in your menu bar. Click the crab icon to access the overlay.
Code with Claude
Start a Claude Code session. The app auto-detects sessions and shows live updates.
Common questions
How do I install Claude Island?
Download the DMG file, open it, and drag Claude Island to your Applications folder. Since the app uses ad-hoc signing, macOS will show a Gatekeeper warning. To bypass it, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click "Open Anyway".
Why does macOS show a security warning?
Claude Island uses ad-hoc signing, which means you'll see a Gatekeeper warning. This isn't a security issue—it's simply because the app isn't notarized by Apple. To bypass the warning, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click "Open Anyway". You'll need to do this every time you update the app.
Is this application safe?
Yes. Claude Island requests Accessibility permission to monitor global mouse events—this is standard for apps like window managers and screenshot tools. Keychain access is optional and only used for token tracking; you can disable it in settings. The app is ad-hoc signed (not notarized), which causes the Gatekeeper warning, but this is simply a cost issue, not a security risk. Learn more about why Claude Island needs accessibility and keychain permissions
What macOS version do I need?
Claude Island requires macOS 15.6 (Sequoia) or later. The app uses modern SwiftUI features that are only available in the latest macOS versions.
Does Claude Island auto-update?
Yes! Claude Island includes Sparkle for automatic updates. You'll be notified when new versions are available, and can update with one click.
Is Claude Island open source?
Yes, Claude Island is fully open source. The macOS app is under the Apache 2.0 license, while the website is under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can view the source code, contribute, or fork it on GitHub.
Ready to enhance your Claude Code workflow?
Download Claude Island and experience a better way to monitor and interact with your Claude Code sessions.
Requires macOS 15.6 or later • Free and open source