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Open-source macOS app that adds music controls, calendar integration, a file shelf and a system HUD replacement to the MacBook notch.
About Boring.notch
Boring Notch is an open-source app for macOS that turns the MacBook notch into a music control center with a visualizer and essential music controls. It also adds calendar integration, a file shelf with AirDrop support and a replacement for the default macOS system HUD. It runs on macOS 14 Sonoma or later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. The project is published on GitHub, where you can install it manually or with Homebrew, or build it from source in Xcode.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Settings are opened from a star icon in the menu bar
- Installs from a .dmg file, through Homebrew, or from source in Xcode
Best for: Mac users on macOS 14 Sonoma or later who want music controls and extra tools in the MacBook notch.
Good for
- The Homebrew installation automatically bypasses the macOS security warning
Watch out for
- Manual installs need a security bypass on first launch because the project has no Apple Developer account
- The System Settings bypass does not work for all users
- Building from source requires macOS 15.6 or later and Xcode 26
Boring.notch at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS
- Details verified
- Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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