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Conan

Conan is a native macOS app that provides a live HUD for Claude Code, surfacing prompts, tool calls, skills, and token usage in real time.

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What is Conan?

Conan is a native macOS application that wraps Claude Code in a live heads-up display (HUD), surfacing session activity including prompts, tool calls, skills, token usage, and more in real time.

How to use Conan?

  1. 1Download and install Conan from the official website.
  2. 2Launch Conan on your macOS device (requires macOS 13+ and Apple Silicon).
  3. 3Purchase a one-time license ($29) if not already activated.
  4. 4Run Claude Code; Conan automatically wraps the terminal session.
  5. 5Use the HUD to view the streaming timeline, context window, throughput pulse, skills/MCP servers, and built-in radio.

Conan Key Features

  • Streaming transaction timeline of every prompt and tool call
  • Real-time context window and token usage monitoring
  • Live session throughput pulse
  • Observability of Skills and MCP servers
  • Built-in lo-fi radio

Conan Use Cases

  • Monitor AI coding sessions with real-time visibility
  • Debug context window usage and token consumption
  • Manage multiple Claude Code sessions efficiently
  • Enhance workflow with ambient background music

Conan Pricing & Free Credits

Conan currently operates on a Paid model.

One-time Purchase

$29

One-time purchase for macOS app. No subscription required.

Conan Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Real-time session visibility
  • Lightweight native macOS app
  • Built-in ambient radio
  • One-time payment, no subscription
  • Transparent token usage

Cons

  • Requires macOS 13+ and Apple Silicon
  • Only supports Claude Code
  • No free tier or trial
  • Radio customizations reset on restart

What is Conan best for?

  • Developers using Claude Code
  • AI coding agents monitoring
  • Token consumption analysis
  • Developer workflow enhancement

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