Pulse: A Local Dashboard for Claude Code Tool Approvals

Pulse: A Local Dashboard for Claude Code Tool Approvals

Pulse provides a local monitoring dashboard for Claude Code

Pulse is a local application that allows users to monitor Claude Code agent activities in real-time within a terminal session. It provides a visual interface for tracking token usage, session costs, and granting permissions for tool calls from a remote device, such as a smartphone, eliminating the need for an account.

Key Features of Pulse

Pulse focuses on providing visibility and control over AI agent autonomy. The application includes the following capabilities:

  • Remote Tool Approval: Users can approve tool calls from their phone, allowing the agent to proceed with tasks while the user is away from the keyboard.

  • Cost Tracking: The dashboard provides direct visibility into the number of tokens spent and the total cost of the current session.

  • Local Execution: The application runs locally on the user's device, ensuring that no external account is required for operation.

  • Ambiance Design: The tool is designed with a visual aesthetic intended to complement the terminal-based workflow of Claude Code.

Comparison with Claude Code's Native Remote Control

While Claude Code includes a built-in /remote-control feature that allows users to respond to permission prompts via the Claude mobile app, Pulse offers an alternative approach. Community discussion on Hacker News suggests several points of comparison:

  • Notification Reliability: Some users have noted that the native remote control feature has experienced issues with Android notifications, making a third-party local dashboard like Pulse Pulse more attractive for those experiencing these failures.

  • Curbing Native Limitations: Users have expressed interest in whether Pulse can overcome specific limitations of the native remote control, such as the inability to start new terminal sessions remotely.

  • Alternative Implementations: The project exists alongside other similar tools, such as cc-blackbox, indicating a growing demand for community-driven dashboards for AI agent control.

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