Boring.notch
Boring.notch is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. TheBoringNotch: Not so boring notch That Rocks. It has 11,164 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at TheBoredTeam/boring.notch.
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About Boring.notch
Say hello to Boring Notch, the coolest way to make your MacBook’s notch the star of the show! Say goodbye to boring status bars: with Boring Notch, your notch transforms into a dynamic music control center, complete with a vibrant visualizer and all the essential music controls you need. But that’s just the start! Boring Notch also offers calendar integration, a handy file shelf with AirDrop support, a complete MacOS HUD replacement and more!
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Is Boring.notch free and open source?
Yes. Boring.notch's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Boring.notch?
Download the installer for macOS from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.7.3) or the project website.
Is Boring.notch still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 18, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.