# BoxBox for Mac

> Tells you when your AI coding agents finish or need you.

BoxBox sits in the menu bar and follows tasks in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini and other AI tools: it shows each task's state, alerts you when one finishes or needs attention, and keeps the activity in one timeline next to usage quotas for supported tools. Capabilities vary by integration. To do this it adds hooks to those tools' settings (backed up first, and removable) and reads their local sign-ins to check quotas; reading Claude's Keychain entry is opt-in. Needs macOS 14 or later.

## Facts

- Price: Free tier after a 15-day Pro trial; Pro is $4.90 a year or $8.90 once for one Mac
- Developer: Flash Life Technology
- Category: AI & Automation
- Website: https://boxbox.work/
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/boxbox/

## Questions

### Is BoxBox free?

BoxBox is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features. Price: Free tier after a 15-day Pro trial; Pro is $4.90 a year or $8.90 once for one Mac.

### Where can I download BoxBox for Mac?

Download BoxBox from the developer's website (boxbox.work). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to BoxBox?

Other ai & automation apps for Mac worth a look are Perch (open source), Enconvo (free + pro), BoltAI (one-time purchase) and Elephas (subscription).

## Alternatives in AI & Automation

- [Perch](https://macworthy.com/apps/perch/): Shows what your coding agents are waiting for, in the notch. (Open source)
- [Enconvo](https://macworthy.com/apps/enconvo/): An AI agent launcher that works across your whole Mac. (Free + Pro)
- [BoltAI](https://macworthy.com/apps/boltai/): Every AI model, in one native app. (One-time purchase)
- [Elephas](https://macworthy.com/apps/elephas/): A personal AI writer and knowledge assistant. (Subscription)
- [Keyboard Maestro](https://macworthy.com/apps/keyboard-maestro/): Automate anything you can do with a Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Hammerspoon](https://macworthy.com/apps/hammerspoon/): Script your Mac with Lua. (Open source)
- [Osaurus](https://macworthy.com/apps/osaurus/): A local home for AI agents, written in Swift. (Open source)
- [Agent Smith](https://macworthy.com/apps/agent-smith/): A team of AI agents that works in your Mac's shell. (Open source)

Tags: ai agents, notifications, menu bar