DynamicNotch

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Native macOS utility / Open source / Latest release: May 23, 2026

Turn the MacBook notch into a living system surface.

DynamicNotch brings Dynamic Island-inspired interactions to the Mac with<br>live activities, temporary alerts, and a custom notch HUD for brightness,<br>volume, and keyboard backlight.

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macOS 14.6+<br>SwiftUI + AppKit<br>GPL-3.0<br>Built for notched MacBooks

First launch may need Open Anyway in macOS Privacy &<br>Security because the app is not yet signed with a paid Apple Developer<br>certificate.

Priority queue<br>Live content stays persistent while short alerts can enter, dismiss, and restore cleanly.

Native settings<br>Version 1.5.0 adds Home Page with Camera, Timer, and Calendar live activities, music lyrics for Lock Screen, and smarter Focus Mode detection.