Ionut Mocanu

WorkOct 2026

Desk Buddy

A silent desk display that shows when Claude Code or Codex needs your attention on either laptop.

Local appSide project

Runs on: M5Stack StickS3

A small desk display that tells you when a coding agent is waiting for you.

  • Tracks Claude Code and Codex sessions across two laptops
  • Shows whether each laptop’s agents are working, waiting or inactive
  • Displays the agent, project and time spent waiting, including multiple sessions
  • Silent alerts with a gently pulsing indicator and automatic screen dimming
  • Buttons to clear alerts or check Wi-Fi and battery status
  • Receives signed updates from your laptops over local Wi-Fi

Screens

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