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- 4.00
- 2 ratings
- Last updated
- February 5, 2026
- Size
- 1.67 MB
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By Chun-Wei Hsu, from the App StoreDescription by Chun-Wei Hsu Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
PixelHQ transforms your Claude Code sessions into a real-time pixel art office. Every file read, every
terminal command, every search — animated as tiny characters working away at their desks in a retro
startup office. It's the most fun way to see what your AI coding agent is actually doing.
Connect PixelHQ to the lightweight bridge server running on your laptop, and your coding sessions
instantly appear as live office activity. Characters read files at their desks, run to the terminal,
huddle up for planning sessions, and head to the whiteboard when exploring your codebase. The busier
your agent, the busier your office.
How it works
1. Run the bridge server on your laptop (`npx pixelhq`).
2. Pair your iPhone with a one-time 6-digit code.
3. Start a Claude Code session and watch your office come alive.
The bridge watches your Claude Code session files, extracts only the metadata needed for animations
(like event type and tool category), and streams it to the app over your local Wi-Fi. Auto-discovery
via Bonjour means no IP addresses to type in — just pair and go.
Your code stays on your machine. Period.
We take privacy seriously. Here's exactly what happens to your data:
- The bridge strips everything sensitive before it ever reaches the app. No source code, no prompts, no
AI responses, no file contents, no full file paths — none of it is transmitted.
- File paths are reduced to just the filename (e.g. "auth.ts", never the full path).
- All communication happens entirely over your local network. Nothing is sent to the cloud or to us.
- Pairing is protected with a one-time passcode, and reconnection uses a secure token stored in your
device's Keychain.
- The only data that leaves your device is anonymous, aggregate usage analytics (app opened, session
duration) through TelemetryDeck, a GDPR-compliant, privacy-first analytics provider that collects no
personal identifiers.
We built PixelHQ local-first by design, not as an afterthought. Your code is your business.
Features
- Real-time pixel art visualization of Claude Code activity
- Automatic bridge discovery on your local network — no manual setup
- Secure pairing with passcode protection
- Multiple animation states driven by live coding events: file reads, writes, terminal commands,
searches, planning, and more
- Demo mode to preview the office without connecting to a live session
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://paper-swallow-130.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2f7b6873ae248098b7ead558245be0bf
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 1.67 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by PixelHQ
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 1.0
- Launched
- February 2026
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About PixelHQ
PixelHQ is an overall app developed by Chun-Wei Hsu.
What is the rating of PixelHQ?
PixelHQ is rated 4.00 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings.
Is PixelHQ free?
PixelHQ is free. The app size is 1.67 MB. The latest version available is 1.0. The last update was on February 5, 2026.
What are the requirements for PixelHQ?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since February 2026.
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