Boring Notch is a SwiftUI-based macOS app that transforms your MacBook's notch into a dynamic, functional control center. It features a vibrant music visualizer with essential playback controls, calendar integration, reminders, mirror functionality, charging indicator with current percentage, customizable gesture controls, and file shelf functionality with AirDrop support.
Designed for macOS 14 Sonoma or later on Apple Silicon or Intel Macs, the app offers system HUD replacements for volume, brightness, and backlight keyboard, with notch sizing customization for different display sizes. Future features include Bluetooth live activity, weather integration, customizable layout options, lock screen widgets, and an extension system. Available via direct download or Homebrew installation.
Use Cases:
Boring Notch
Say hello to Boring Notch, the coolest way to make your MacBook’s notch the star of the show! Say goodbye to boring status bars: with Boring Notch, your notch transforms into a dynamic music control center, complete with a vibrant visualizer and all the essential music controls you need. But that’s just the start! Boring Notch also offers calendar integration, a handy file shelf with AirDrop support, a complete MacOS HUD replacement and more!
System Requirements:
[!IMPORTANT] We don't have an Apple Developer account yet. The application will show a popup on first launch that the app is from an unidentified developer.
- Click OK to close the popup.
- Open System Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down and click Open Anyway next to the warning about the app.
- Confirm your choice if prompted.
You only need to do this once.
You can also install the app using Homebrew (https://brew.sh):
brew install --cask TheBoredTeam/boring-notch/boring-notch --no-quarantine
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