Agent pads · OpenAI × Work Louder
Codex Micro
$230*Sold out (limited run)
13 switches · Agent Keys · joystick · reasoning dial · BT + USB-C
OpenAI’s first branded hardware: a macro pad whose Agent Keys light up with each Codex thread’s state (thinking, running, waiting, done) and turn red on an error. Command keys accept, reject and push to talk; a joystick fires saved workflows; a dial sets reasoning effort.
- For
- Codex users who want agent status in their peripheral vision.
- Agent handle
- Codex only, configured inside Codex
The right idea, locked to one agent.
See it at OpenAI × Work Louder → Direct link · no commission · * Price from launch press (July 15, 2026); OpenAI’s page blocked our check. · Tom’s Hardware launch report ↗
Agent pads · Work Louder
Creator Micro 2
See makerShips in 1–3 days
The unbranded sibling you can still buy: the same Agent Keys, push-to-talk and command keys, joystick and reasoning dial. The PRO model adds Bluetooth and a battery.
- For
- Anyone who wanted a Codex Micro and missed it.
- Agent handle
- Codex inside Codex; other apps via Work Louder’s Input app
The one to buy if you want an agent pad today.
See it at Work Louder → Direct link · no commission · Work Louder product page ↗
Control surfaces · Elgato
Stream Deck +
$180In stock
8 LCD keys · 4 dials · touch strip
Eight LCD keys, four dials and a touch strip. Since Stream Deck 7.4 it ships an official MCP server: you place actions on a virtual “MCP Deck” and an AI assistant can press only those.
- For
- The desk where agents and hands share the same buttons.
- Agent handle
- Official MCP server (@elgato/mcp-server)
The best agent-controllable surface you can buy.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato MCP setup guide ↗
Control surfaces · Elgato
Stream Deck MK.2
$150In stock
15 LCD keys
Fifteen LCD keys, the classic. Same software, same MCP server, no dials.
- For
- More buttons, fewer knobs.
- Agent handle
- Official MCP server
The classic, now agent-ready.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato store ↗
Control surfaces · Elgato
Stream Deck Neo
$100In stock
8 LCD keys · 2 touch points
Eight keys and two touch points for under $100. Enough for accept, reject, talk and a few saved prompts.
- For
- A first control surface.
- Agent handle
- Official MCP server
The cheap way in.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato store ↗
Control surfaces · Logitech
MX Creative Console
$200In stock
A keypad with LCD keys plus a wireless dialpad, tuned for creative apps through Logi Options+.
- For
- Photo and video apps first, agents second.
- Agent handle
- Actions SDK; no MCP
Good for Premiere, weaker for agents.
See it at Logitech → Direct link · no commission · Logitech store ↗
Control surfaces · Keychron
Keychron Q0 Max
$130In stock
A metal number pad with a knob that runs open QMK firmware. Any key can send anything, and code on your Mac can talk to it over raw HID.
- For
- Tinkerers who want an open pad to program.
- Agent handle
- Open QMK/VIA; raw HID from your own scripts
The open-firmware pick.
See it at Keychron → Direct link · no commission · Keychron store ↗
Voice · Elgato
Stream Deck Pedal
$90In stock
Three foot pedals with adjustable tension, run by the Stream Deck app. Put push-to-talk under your foot and your hands stay on the keyboard while you talk to an agent.
- For
- Dictating to agents all day.
- Agent handle
- Official MCP server, via the Stream Deck app
The easiest hands-free push-to-talk.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato store ↗
Voice · Wispr
Wispr Flow Pro
$15/mo*Subscription
Dictation that works in every app, on Mac, Windows and phones. Talking is faster than typing prompts.
- For
- Anyone who writes long prompts.
The default for talking to agents.
See it at Wispr → Direct link · no commission · * $12 a month billed yearly; free tier available. · Wispr Flow pricing ↗
Voice · superwhisper
superwhisper Pro
$8/mo*Subscription
Hotkey dictation with offline local models, or your own API keys. Your voice can stay on the Mac.
- For
- Private, local dictation.
The local option.
See it at superwhisper → Direct link · no commission · * Price from the site’s own code, not a visible page; free tier available. · superwhisper site ↗
Lights · Elgato
Elgato Key Light
$180In stock
The standard video-call light, controlled over Wi-Fi from the Elgato app or a Stream Deck.
- For
- Video calls and recording yourself.
- Agent handle
- Local HTTP API on port 9123 (community-documented)
The best call light, and scriptable.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato store ↗
Lights · Elgato
Elgato Key Light Neo
$70In stock
A smaller, cheaper Key Light for a desk monitor.
- For
- A single desk and a webcam.
- Agent handle
- Elgato app + Stream Deck
Good enough for most calls.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato store ↗
Lights · Philips Hue
Philips Hue + Bridge
Varies by kitIn stock
The most mature light system to script: a local REST API on the Bridge, Matter support, and several community MCP servers. Make the room turn amber when an agent is waiting on you.
- For
- Ambient status for agents across a room.
- Agent handle
- Local REST API · Matter · community MCP servers
The light to wire to your agents.
See it at Philips Hue → Direct link · no commission · Community Hue MCP server ↗
Lights · Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf panels
Varies by kitIn stock
Wall panels with a documented local API. A good glanceable “board” for agent status.
- For
- A wall that shows what the agents are doing.
- Agent handle
- Local REST API (port 16021)
Fun and scriptable.
See it at Nanoleaf → Direct link · no commission · Nanoleaf OpenAPI ↗
Audio + video · Shure
Shure MV7+
$299*In stock
USB-C and XLR, voice isolation, tap to mute. A dynamic mic rejects the room, which makes dictation and calls cleaner.
- For
- Dictation, calls, podcasts.
Top dictation mic.
See it at Shure → Direct link · no commission · * Price from Shure’s page data, not a visible tag. · Shure product page ↗
Audio + video · RØDE
RØDE PodMic USB
$209*In stock
A dynamic broadcast mic with USB and XLR for $90 less than the Shure.
- For
- The same job on a smaller budget.
Best value mic.
See it at RØDE → Direct link · no commission · * Price from RØDE’s page data. · RØDE product page ↗
Audio + video · Elgato
Elgato Facecam
$140In stock
1080p60 on a Sony STARVIS sensor with a privacy shutter, controlled from a Stream Deck.
- For
- A fixed desk camera.
- Agent handle
- Camera Hub + Stream Deck
Solid and simple.
See it at Elgato → Direct link · no commission · Elgato store ↗
Open hardware · Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5, 16GB
$305*In stock
A tiny always-on computer for a house agent: run the status lights, the TRMNL feed, a local speech model, or an MCP bridge to everything else on this list.
- For
- The always-on node that ties the desk together.
- Agent handle
- Linux; run any MCP server on it
The cheapest agent node.
See it at Raspberry Pi → Direct link · no commission · * Price listed on raspberrypi.com for the 16GB model; memory prices have pushed it up. The 40-TOPS AI HAT+ 2 is about $130 more. · Raspberry Pi product page ↗
Open hardware · TRMNL
TRMNL
See makerIn stock
An e-ink dashboard with open firmware, webhooks, private plugins and an API. It shows a daily brief or agent status without another glowing screen.
- For
- Passive, glanceable status.
- Agent handle
- Webhooks + API; bring-your-own-device firmware
The quiet screen for agents.
See it at TRMNL → Direct link · no commission · TRMNL site ↗