BlackFlare

What is BlackFlare?

BlackFlare is a Terminal Assistants tool that keeps Mac awake with lid closed, notifies when Claude/Codex tasks finish. BlackFlare is freemium: it has a free plan plus paid upgrades. It is available on macOS. It is aimed at developers, mac users and code writers.

BlackFlare is a macOS menu bar app that keeps your Mac awake even when the lid is closed. It provides notifications when Claude Code and Codex tasks complete, allowing users to switch defaults and track usage. Designed for developers, it helps maintain session continuity and productivity.

Built for developers, mac users and code writers.

Features

• Keep Awake

  Keeps Mac awake with lid closed

• Task Notifications

  Notifies when Claude/Codex tasks finish

• Default Switching

  Switches defaults to ship faster

• Usage Tracking

  Tracks usage and limits

• Private Mode

  Private by design

• Native App

  Built like a native Mac app

• Notification Forwarding

  Forward notifications to Telegram or Slack

Use cases

• Keep Mac awake with lid closed
• Get notified when Claude/Codex tasks finish
• Switch defaults to ship faster
• Track usage and limits
• Enable private mode for privacy
• Forward notifications to Telegram or Slack

Pros & cons

Pricing

Freemium.

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