A macOS utility that transforms your MacBook's notch into an interactive productivity hub. Expands on hover to reveal time, shortcuts, pomodoro timer, music controls, and more. Clean interface that stays hidden until needed.

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Hi everyone! Developer here 👋 I created Dynamic Notch because I felt MacBook Pro's notch was an underutilized space. Rather than letting it remain a "dead zone," I wanted to transform it into something functional and beautiful. The idea came from iPhone's Dynamic Island - that magical space that adapts to show you what matters. I thought: why not bring that same concept to Mac? The challenge was creating an interaction that feels natural without being intrusive. After many iterations, we landed on the hover-to-expand mechanic - it's there when you need it, hidden when you don't. What do you think? Is this a novel approach to utilizing the notch space, or would you prefer a different interaction model? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Dynamic Notch

MacOS utility for Dynamic Island-style notch interaction

MacOS utility for Dynamic Island-style notch interaction