# NotchSpace

An intentional drag-in workspace at the notch — not a passive clipboard, but a shelf you actively curate.

- **Category:** [Hubs](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/notch-apps/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notchspace/id6774092190
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 15 or later

## Kitsmith's take

Positions itself against clipboard managers on purpose: nothing lands on the shelf unless you drag it there. Also doubles as an app launcher and menu bar manager, which is more scope than the name suggests.

## Features

- **Smart Notch Shelf:** Drag files, images, text, links, or color cards into the notch for instant temporary storage — nothing is captured automatically.
- **Notch Launch Bar:** Pin frequently used apps to the notch and launch them without Launchpad or the Dock.
- **Menu Bar Manager:** Hold Command to rearrange menu bar icons, or collapse overflow items into the notch.
- **HEX detection and code snippets:** Automatic color-card generation with one-click HEX/RGB copy, and terminal-style code snippet formatting.
- **Native Quick Look:** Tap or press Space to preview files, images, and web content inside the notch.

## FAQ

**Is NotchSpace a clipboard manager?**

No — the developer is explicit that it’s an actively managed workspace. You decide what gets stored by dragging it in, rather than everything being captured automatically.

**Does NotchSpace duplicate my files on disk?**

No — it uses APFS hard links, so imported files don’t take extra disk space, per the developer.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/notchspace/