# Notchy

A free Dynamic Island for the Mac notch.

- **Category:** [Hubs](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/notch-apps/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://notchy.dev
- **Available via:** Direct, Homebrew
- **Requirements:** macOS 13 Ventura or later
- **Version checked:** 1.0.76
- **Maker:** Vishva Variya

## Kitsmith's take

A straightforward free entry in the hub category — a low-risk way to try island interactions on a notched MacBook.

## Features

- **AI usage tracker:** Tracks rate limits and usage across 60+ AI providers — Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot — from the notch, with alerts before you hit a limit.
- **Clipboard history with OCR search:** Every copy lands in a searchable shelf, and text inside screenshots is searchable too, processed on-device.
- **Pomodoro focus timer:** Session chaining, a stopwatch, streaks, and a 7-day focus chart.
- **Command Palette:** A ⌃⌥K shortcut jumps to any tab, toggles Caffeine, or starts a timer without touching the mouse.
- **Knock to Control:** Tap the trackpad or knock the chassis to open the notch, shelf, clipboard, or play/pause — single, double, and triple taps each do something different.
- **Zoom teleprompter:** Cuely scrolls your script beneath the webcam so your eyes stay aligned with the camera during calls.
- **AirPods and device battery:** Per-bud battery, nearby case detection, and battery for Magic Mouse, Keyboard, and Trackpad.
- **Localized in 134 languages:** Follows your macOS language automatically across every panel, HUD, and setting.

## FAQ

**Can you get the Dynamic Island on a MacBook?**

Yes — macOS has no built-in Dynamic Island, but Notchy adds a free, iPhone-style one to the notch.

**Can I install Notchy with Homebrew?**

Yes: `brew install --cask vishvavariya/notchy/notchy`, and it self-updates through Sparkle.

**Who makes Notchy?**

Indie developer Vishva Variya. notchy.dev is the only official site — it’s not affiliated with similarly named domains.


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