What is TheBoringNotch?
Boring Notch transforms your Mac’s notch into a smart mini‑dock: music controls with album art and visualizer, a file shelf with AirDrop, upcoming calendar events, quick mirror for camera checks, and battery/charging indicators that feels native to the Mac.
Problem
Users have a static, underutilized notch on MacBooks, leading to wasted screen space and inefficient access to common tools like music controls or calendar events.
Solution
A macOS app that transforms the Mac’s notch into a dynamic mini-dock, enabling users to access music controls, calendar events, AirDrop, battery indicators, and a camera mirror directly from the notch.
Customers
MacBook Pro users (2021 or newer models with a notch), productivity-focused professionals, and tech enthusiasts seeking streamlined workflow enhancements.
Unique Features
Native integration of macOS features (e.g., AirDrop, music visualizer), a file shelf for quick access, and real-time battery/charging indicators directly in the notch area.
User Comments
Seamlessly integrates with macOS|Adds functional value to the notch|Visually appealing and intuitive|Saves time accessing frequent tools|Lightweight and unobtrusive
Traction
Launched in 2023, open-source with 1.5K+ GitHub stars, featured on Product Hunt with 800+ upvotes, no disclosed revenue or user count.
Market Size
The global macOS user base exceeds 100 million active devices, with 20 million+ MacBook Pro units sold annually (2021-2023).
