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Perch-like Lightweight Claude Session Dashboard

A clear session management and quick-switch panel for heavy Claude Code users

Problem
With the rise of AI-assisted coding, developers juggle multiple Claude Code sessions across terminals and editors, easily losing context and focus. Existing tools are either too heavy or not tailored to Claude workflows.
Solution
A lightweight Mac menu bar app that centralizes all active Claude Code sessions, enabling one-click switching, renaming, archiving, and showing brief status (e.g., recent activity, duration) to help developers stay in flow.
Users
Software engineers and indie developers who use Claude Code daily and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
MVP
Menu bar icon; auto-discover local Claude Code sessions (via process or logs); session list with click-to-switch; simple rename and archive; basic status indicator (running/idle)
Revenue
One-time purchase ($15-25) with a free trial limiting session count; later a team subscription with shared sessions and permission management
Why now
AI coding assistants are exploding, with tools like Claude Code becoming developer favorites, yet management tools around their workflows are still a blank space—indie developers can move fast.

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  1. Hacker NewsShow HN: Perch, a calm Mac app for juggling Claude Code sessions1↑ 0
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