Live content stays persistent while short alerts can enter, dismiss, and restore cleanly.
Native macOS utility / Open source / Latest release: April 27, 2026
Turn the MacBook notch into a living system surface.
DynamicNotch brings Dynamic Island-inspired interactions to the Mac with live activities, temporary alerts, and a custom notch HUD for brightness, volume, and keyboard backlight.
macOS 14.6+
SwiftUI + AppKit
GPL-3.0
Built for notched MacBooks
First launch may need Open Anyway in macOS Privacy & Security because the app is not yet signed with a paid Apple Developer certificate.
Version 1.4.2 adds a new File Tray, more native cutout interactions, and more accurate Now Playing metadata with better stability.