Claude Lamp is an innovative physical RGB lamp designed for real-time notifications through visual cues. This smart lamp pulses with color, alerting users to important updates from the Claude Code environment, effectively blending functionality with eye-catching aesthetics.

Hardware Components

To build Claude Lamp, the following hardware components are required:

• ESP32-C3 dev board
• Common anode RGB LED
• Three 150-ohm resistors

Wiring Configuration

To connect the RGB LED, use the following wiring setup:

3.3V  →  LED common (anode)
GPIO0 →  150Ω  →  R
GPIO1 →  150Ω  →  G
GPIO2 →  150Ω  →  B

Firmware Setup

The firmware for the lamp can be configured using the Arduino IDE. Follow these steps:

1. Open firmware/lamp/lamp.ino in the Arduino IDE.
2. Select the board: ESP32C3 Dev Module.
3. Enable USB CDC on Boot for proper serial communication.
4. Flash the firmware to the ESP32-C3 board.

Client Implementation

The client can be built using Go programming language. Start by navigating to the client directory and executing the following command:

cd client
 go build -o lamp .

Configuration Steps

To set up Claude Lamp, perform the following steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/reynico/claude-lamp ~/Documents/claude-lamp

2. Build the client:

cd ~/Documents/claude-lamp/client && go build -o lamp .

3. Identify your serial port:

./lamp --scan
mkdir -p ~/.config/claude-lamp
echo "/dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX" > ~/.config/claude-lamp/config

Note: Port names are specific to the USB port used; update accordingly if changes are made.

4. Modify JSON hooks in ~/.claude/settings.json:

{
  "hooks": {
    "Notification": [
      {
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "/Users/you/Documents/claude-lamp/client/lamp --notify"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "UserPromptSubmit": [
      {
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "/Users/you/Documents/claude-lamp/client/lamp --effect off"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "SessionEnd": [
      {
        "hooks": [
          {
            "type": "command",
            "command": "/Users/you/Documents/claude-lamp/client/lamp --effect off"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Use absolute paths for the compiled binary to ensure proper functionality.

Command Usage

Once set up, Claude Lamp can be controlled via command line with the following options:

./lamp --notify              # Pulse with color based on notification type
./lamp --effect pulse        # Pulse in orange
./lamp --effect on           # Turn solid on
./lamp --effect off          # Turn off
./lamp --color FF0000 --effect on   # Turn solid red
./lamp --scan                # List available serial ports

Claude Lamp combines aesthetic design with practical application, making notifications not only visible but visually engaging.