Built for developers,
by a developer
FavTray is a macOS menu bar application that bundles developer-specific tools into a single icon: a developer cockpit, eye rest timer, AI cost tracker, window manager, port kill, system info, menu bar manager, cloud costs, keep-alive, GitHub notifications, takeover reminders, meeting takeovers, an AI writer, screenshots, coding-agent sessions, and an island for the notch. Every tool is chosen for the way developers actually work.
See it in action
How FavTray fits into your workflow
Morning standup
Quick glance at CPU and memory before you start. Yesterday's Docker containers are still running and eating 4GB of RAM. You spot it before your IDE starts lagging.
Start coding
FavTray starts your 20-20-20 timer automatically. It detects your typing and waits until you pause before suggesting a break. No interruptions mid-thought.
Port conflict
You start your dev server but port 3000 is taken. Open Port Kill, find the stale process from yesterday, kill it in one click. Back to coding in 5 seconds.
Multi-window workflow
Editor on the left half, terminal on the right. Quick keyboard shortcut and your windows snap into place. No dragging, no manual resizing.
AI-assisted debugging
Deep in a Claude Code session. FavTray shows $3.42 in the menu bar for this session. You notice you have spent more than usual and switch to a cheaper model for the remaining fixes.
Team call
FavTray detects your Zoom call and automatically pauses break reminders. When the call ends, it resumes your timer right where you left off.
Deployment check
Before heading out, you glance at today's AWS + GCP spend. $12.45 combined. The new Lambda function is not spiking costs. Good to go.
Stepping away
You need to step away for 30 minutes but want Slack to show you as active while your long CI build runs. Toggle keep-alive on, set a 1-hour timeout. It pauses automatically when you come back.
Each one replaces a separate app
Eye Rest Timer
Free20-20-20 breaks that respect your typing, meetings, and flow state
AI Usage Tracker
FreeReal-time Claude and OpenAI cost tracking with limit forecasts
Window Manager
Thirds 20 a day15 snap layouts with keyboard shortcuts and drag-to-edge
Port Kill
10 kills a dayFind and kill processes by port in one click
System Info
FreeCPU, RAM, disk, network, and battery stats at a glance
Cloud Costs
1 account freeAWS + GCP billing combined with top services breakdown
Keep Alive
3 h a day freeKeep Mac awake and Slack active with stealth mouse simulation
Integrates with your existing stack
FavTray works alongside your IDE, terminal, cloud CLI, and communication tools. No plugins to install, no configuration needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is FavTray built for developers specifically?
Yes. Every tool in FavTray is chosen for the developer workflow: AI cost tracking for Claude and OpenAI, port management for dev servers, window snapping for code + terminal layouts, and system monitoring for build performance. It is not a generic utility — it is a developer toolkit.
How much does FavTray cost for developers?
Every tool opens on Free: the developer cockpit, AI Usage, Eye Rest, System Info and Menu Bar Manager have no limit, and the rest run with a daily limit, such as 10 port kills a day, or a small cap. Pro is a one-time $4.99 Lifetime license that removes every limit — the full notch island included. 7-day unlimited trial, no credit card.
Does it work with my existing tools?
Yes. FavTray reads Claude logs from ~/.claude/, uses existing AWS and gcloud credentials, detects Zoom/Slack/Teams for smart pauses, and works alongside any IDE. No configuration needed.
Will it slow down my Mac?
No. FavTray uses minimal resources. System Info polls live stats only while you're looking, plus light background checks for alerts. Keep Alive uses tiny mouse movements. Eye Rest runs a lightweight timer. Disabled tools don't run.
Can I use it on my work and personal Mac?
Each Lifetime license covers 1 Mac. To use FavTray on both a work machine and a personal laptop, buy two licenses or move your license between Macs by clicking Deactivate before activating elsewhere.
Try the developer toolkit
Every tool free with daily limits; Pro removes them for $4.99 once. 7-day unlimited trial, no credit card required.