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A macOS app that turns the notch area into a native dashboard for dev activity, media playback, and Pomodoro focus sessions.

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What is it?

Re:notch is a macOS app that uses the area around the MacBook notch as a compact control surface. It shows local dev activity such as running servers and ports, Git status, Docker containers, and build jobs, so you can check on your environment without switching windows.

The app also handles media control for Apple Music and Spotify, displaying album art and playback buttons in the notch. A Pomodoro timer can block specific websites during focus sessions. A browser extension, loaded unpacked into Chromium-based browsers, adds YouTube playback control and download monitoring.

It is written in Swift and SwiftUI, runs entirely locally, and collects no telemetry or account data. It requires macOS 13 or later and can be built from source with Swift Package Manager.

Key features

  • 01Shows local servers, ports, Git status, Docker containers, and build jobs in the notch.
  • 02Controls Apple Music and Spotify playback with album art.
  • 03Pomodoro timer that can block specific websites during focus sessions.
  • 04Browser extension for YouTube playback control and download monitoring.
  • 05Built with Swift and SwiftUI, running fully locally with no telemetry.

Use cases

  • Keeping an eye on local dev servers and Docker containers while coding full-screen.
  • Watching build progress and Git status at a glance.
  • Controlling music without leaving the editor.
  • Limiting distracting sites during focused work sessions.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the latest Re:notch.app from the Releases page and move it to /Applications

  2. 2

    Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/yosaiy/renotch.git
  3. 3

    Enter the project directory

    cd renotch
  4. 4

    Build and run from source

    swift run Renotch

Things to know

  • Only runs on macOS 13 or later.
  • Browser extension must be loaded manually for YouTube and download tracking.

Topics

#macos#swift#swiftui#developer-tools#pomodoro#menu-bar#docker#git

FAQ

What is renotch?
A macOS app that turns the notch area into a native dashboard for dev activity, media playback, and Pomodoro focus sessions. Re:notch is a macOS app that uses the area around the MacBook notch as a compact control surface. It shows local dev activity such as running servers and ports, Git status, Docker containers, and build jobs, so you can check on your environment without switching windows.
Is renotch free to use? What license does it have?
renotch is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is renotch still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to renotch was on Oct 10, 2026.
What can I use renotch for?
Keeping an eye on local dev servers and Docker containers while coding full-screen. Watching build progress and Git status at a glance. Controlling music without leaving the editor. Limiting distracting sites during focused work sessions.
How do I install renotch?
Download the latest Re:notch.app from the Releases page and move it to /Applications Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/yosaiy/renotch.git Enter the project directory: cd renotch Build and run from source: swift run Renotch
Where can I get renotch?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/yosaiy/renotch

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