Vibe Buddy is a small desktop robot that keeps Codex and Claude Code usage limits and task status visible while you work. See when your AI is working, needs your input, has finished, or has hit its usage limit—without opening another tab.
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Vibe Buddy is a compact desktop robot designed to keep your Codex and Claude Code usage limits and task status visible while you work. Instead of switching tabs or running another command, you can glance at a tiny physical companion that shows when your AI is actively working, needs your input, has finished a task, or has hit its usage limit. It reads usage and activity locally on your computer, then sends only the essential display state to the robot over Bluetooth—keeping your prompts, keys, and account details safe on your machine.
Vibe Buddy keeps your Codex and Claude Code usage percentages and reset times visible on its small screen. You'll always know how much runway you have left without interrupting your flow.
The robot changes its face to show when your AI needs an answer or approval, when it's actively working, or when it's done. This visual cue helps you decide whether to keep coding or step in.
At 81 × 54 × 25 mm (3.2 × 2.1 × 1.0 in), Vibe Buddy fits comfortably beside your keyboard. It has a built-in battery, so you can keep it plugged in over USB-C or unplug it and move it around your desk.
The Vibe Buddy CLI reads usage and activity locally, then sends only limits, task counts, and display state to the robot over Bluetooth. Prompts, keys, tokens, and account details never leave your computer.
Vibe Buddy turns your AI's invisible status into a living, glanceable presence on your desk.
Most AI usage tracking lives in dashboards, terminals, or browser extensions—all of which require you to look away from your code. Vibe Buddy makes status physical and immediate, with a personality that changes based on what your AI is doing. It's a working prototype, not a render: every photo and video shows the real device, and it's designed, 3D-printed, assembled, and tested in Vancouver, Canada.
You're a developer who lives in Codex or Claude Code and wants a low-friction way to monitor usage limits and task status without breaking concentration. It's also a great fit if you enjoy unique desk hardware with a local-first privacy approach, or if you're willing to pre-order a promising prototype at $59 and wait for a planned September 2026 ship date.
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