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7/22/2026
I built SwiftNotch: a productivity dashboard for the MacBook notch

I built SwiftNotch: a productivity dashboard for the MacBook notch

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SwiftNotch is a native macOS app that turns the MacBook notch into an expandable productivity dashboard with 31 widgets covering media control, file staging, clipboard history, window snapping, and developer tools. It activates via hover or Option+Space and stays collapsed when idle. The app is free during beta, with paid plans coming in version 2.0.

  • •SwiftNotch transforms the MacBook notch into an expandable widget dashboard with 31 built-in widgets
  • •Key features include Shelf for drag-and-drop file actions, media controls, clipboard history, and an AI Coding HUD for Claude Code
  • •Built natively with SwiftUI/AppKit; free during beta with paid plans planned for 2.0

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