I use Claude Code a lot, for both work and play. One thing I noticed was that I’d often start a long query and then get distracted, ultimately forgetting to check if Claude was waiting for input.

So naturally, instead of just setting a timer like a normal person, I decided to build a ridiculous solution: claude-sounds

It’s a stupidly simple bash script that plays random sound effects whenever Claude Code’s notification hook triggers. Set it up once, and now every time Claude finishes a response or starts using a tool, you get a little audio notification.

The setup is pretty straightforward:

1. Clone the repo
2. Add it to your PATH
3. Configure it as a Claude Code notification hook in your settings

The sounds themselves were generated using ElevenLab’s Archer persona.

The whole thing is just a few lines of bash that randomly selects an MP3 file and plays it with afplay. Add your own sounds, remove the ones you don’t like, customize it however you want.

Is this necessary? Absolutely not. Is it fun to hear a little message when Claude finishes helping you debug something? Yes! (At least at first… I imagine this might drive someone insane after hearing these about 100 times. I’m still having fun with it though!)

Examples: