MacBook notch becomes an Allow/Deny control for Claude Code
Crest’s Code mode adds Claude Code approval controls to the MacBook notch. When Claude Code is waiting for permission, the notch shows the waiting session and lets the user choose Allow or Deny without switching back to the terminal. It uses official hooks: a pauses the action, Crest records the decision, and a heartbeat with a timeout fallback prevents the CLI from getting stuck if the app is not running.
It works wherever the Claude Code session runs, including a terminal inside Cursor. It also shows s with the repo, latest action, and token use. prompts appear with their real answer choices.
The approval feature was built with heavy help from Claude Code during pair sessions and moved from idea to release in one day. Crest’s base app is free, and the first 7 days unlock all features without a card.
Key points
- Claude Code approval prompts can be handled from the MacBook notch.
- Allow and Deny can be clicked while working in another app.
- A , heartbeat, and timeout fallback help prevent the CLI from hanging.
- The setup works inside Cursor’s terminal too.
- Crest also shows each ’s repo, latest action, token use, and question choices.