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Small, useful notes for people who run Claude Code agents: how to know when they need you, how to run a few at once, and how to rest while they work.

• How to tell when Claude Code needs you without staring at the terminal

  Claude Code's own notification setting, a Notification hook that pops a Mac alert, named tabs, and a calm pond to glance at.

• Running many Claude Code agents at once: a calm setup

  One task per agent, a worktree each, names that match, and a check-in rhythm that doesn't eat your afternoon.

• Take breaks while your AI agents work (the drink-water rule)

  Waiting on an agent is a free break. Drink water, rest your eyes with 20-20-20, and stretch for a minute.

• Making your Mac menu bar cute: danglers

  Critters that hang under your Mac menu bar: how to pull them, how many hang, calm mode, and tips for a tidier menu bar.