My AI agent kept waiting on me. I built a VS Code extension to fix that.

Description and use

Notification Bell for VS Code alerts developers when an AI agent needs input, reducing idle time and boosting productivity.

Problem

Developers using AI agents like Claude Code often miss prompt responses because the agent waits for user input while the developer is away from the editor.

Outcome

The extension reduces idle time, improves developer productivity, and ensures AI tasks complete without manual oversight.

Workflow

• 1. Install the Notification Bell extension via VS Code Extensions view or command line. 2. Launch a long-running AI task in Claude Code. 3. When the agent prompts for input, the extension triggers a sound and OS notification. 4. Respond to the prompt promptly, allowing the task to continue. 5. Repeat as needed for subsequent prompts.

Evidence

So I built Notification Bell: a VS Code extension that plays a sound and shows an OS notification the moment your AI agent needs you.

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