Backgrind is an overlay window for AI coding agents like Claude Code and Cursor, designed to keep you in your flow state. It floats above any application, notifying you only when your agent needs input. Features include click-through mode, multi-agent tabs, and voice input, available on macOS and Windows.
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How to use Backgrind?
Install Backgrind on macOS or Windows. Choose your AI agent (Claude Code, Cursor, or the hosted Grindy model). The overlay window floats above your current application. Fire off tasks to your agent and receive notifications only when human input is required. Utilize features like click-through mode, multi-agent tabs, and vibe code mode for an uninterrupted workflow.
Backgrind 's Core Features
Always-on-top overlay window for AI coding agents
Click-through mode to interact with underlying applications
Vibe code mode for hands-off coding and simplified descriptions
Multi-agent tabs for managing several agents simultaneously
Voice input with on-device Whisper for hands-free interaction
Supports bringing your own CLI (Claude Code, Cursor) or using hosted Grindy models
Live mode to control agents from your phone or iPad
Backgrind 's Use Cases
Coding while playing games in borderless fullscreen mode
Maintaining focus with minimal interruptions from AI agents
Offloading boilerplate and repetitive coding tasks to AI
Collaborating with multiple AI agents on different parts of a project
Using AI coding assistance without switching applications
Managing AI coding tasks remotely via Live mode on mobile devices
Simplifying coding for beginners with Vibe code mode