Why Redlight Greenlight for Claude Code for Code review

Redlight Greenlight for Claude Code is a macOS menu bar application that manages Claude Code permission requests without requiring you to context-switch between your editor and terminal. It's useful for teams that rely on Claude Code for production work and need to handle permission prompts efficiently.

Key strengths

Permission Management: Handle Claude Code requests from the menu bar instead of switching contexts.
Non-Intrusive Overlay: The floating overlay lets you interact with it without disrupting your workflow.
Time-Saving: Automating permission requests keeps you focused on code review rather than managing approvals.
Claude Code Native: Purpose-built for Claude Code rather than a generic tool.

A realistic example

You're mid-review when Claude Code requests file system access. Instead of breaking focus to open a terminal or dialog, you approve it from the menu bar and stay in your editor. For teams moving fast, this removes a small but frequent friction point.

Pricing and access

Redlight Greenlight for Claude Code costs $6.9. Check the official website for current pricing.

Alternatives worth considering

CodeFactor: Comprehensive code review with automated analysis and optimization suggestions.
Codiga: Static analysis and automated reviews focused on security and performance.
Gerrit: Web-based code review integrated with Git, strong for teams already using Gerrit.

TL;DR

Use Redlight Greenlight when you need fast permission handling during Claude Code workflows and are already invested in that ecosystem. Skip it if you need a full code review platform with analysis and optimization features.