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A macOS app that turns the MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island-style panel for media controls, system stats, and quick utilities.

Open-source alternative to:NotchNook

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What is it?

Atoll adds an expandable control surface to the MacBook notch. It stays collapsed until you hover near it or use a gesture, then opens with native SwiftUI animations to show media controls, live activities, and system information.

Media playback controls work with Apple Music, Spotify, Cider and other players, with inline previews. Live Activities cover Focus, screen recording, privacy indicators, battery and charging, and downloads (beta). CPU, GPU, memory, network and disk usage can be shown as lightweight stats.

The app also includes timers, clipboard history, a color picker, calendar previews, and lock screen widgets for media, timers, Bluetooth devices and weather. Layouts, animations, hover behavior and global shortcuts can be customized in Settings. It requires macOS 14.0 or later and a MacBook with a notch.

Key features

  • 01Media controls for Apple Music, Spotify, Cider and others with inline previews
  • 02Live Activities for playback, Focus, screen recording, privacy indicators and charging
  • 03System stats for CPU, GPU, memory, network and disk usage
  • 04Timers, clipboard history, color picker and calendar previews
  • 05Lock screen widgets for media, timers, Bluetooth devices and weather
  • 06Customizable layouts, animations, hover behavior and shortcut remapping

Use cases

  • Controlling music playback from the notch without switching windows
  • Monitoring CPU, memory or network usage at a glance on a MacBook
  • Keeping a clipboard history and quick timers within reach
  • Adding weather and Bluetooth device status to the macOS lock screen

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the latest DMG from the releases page

  2. 2

    Open the DMG and drag Atoll into Applications

  3. 3

    Launch Atoll and grant the requested permissions

Things to know

  • Works only on macOS 14.0 or later, and only on MacBooks with a notch.
  • Licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license that requires derivative works to be open source too.
  • Some features need permissions such as Accessibility, Screen Recording, Camera, Calendar, or Music.

Topics

#macos#swift#swiftui#menu-bar#productivity#system-monitor#media-controls#dynamicisland#hacktoberfest#macbook

FAQ

What is Atoll?
A macOS app that turns the MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island-style panel for media controls, system stats, and quick utilities. Atoll adds an expandable control surface to the MacBook notch. It stays collapsed until you hover near it or use a gesture, then opens with native SwiftUI animations to show media controls, live activities, and system information.
Is Atoll free to use? What license does it have?
Atoll is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Atoll still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Atoll was on Oct 19, 2026.
What can I use Atoll for?
Controlling music playback from the notch without switching windows Monitoring CPU, memory or network usage at a glance on a MacBook Keeping a clipboard history and quick timers within reach Adding weather and Bluetooth device status to the macOS lock screen
How do I install Atoll?
Download the latest DMG from the releases page Open the DMG and drag Atoll into Applications Launch Atoll and grant the requested permissions
Where can I get Atoll?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/Atoll

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