Boring Notch
Expand the notch into media controls, calendar information, and a file shelf.GetGPL-3.0
NotchDrop
Use the MacBook notch as a temporary file shelf and AirDrop shortcut.
MIT · Downloads from apps.apple.com
- License
- MIT
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- Lakr233
- Verified
- 2026
Screenshots
About NotchDrop
NotchDrop places a file drop zone around the notch. Keep files there while moving between apps, open them from the shelf, or start an AirDrop transfer.
Files are retained for a configurable period. The source is MIT-licensed, with an App Store download and instructions for building a personal copy.
Information
- Source code
- Lakr233/NotchDrop
- License
- MIT
- Website
- github.com
- Download
- apps.apple.com
- Category
- Utilities
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/Lakr233/NotchDrop
- github.com/Lakr233/NotchDrop/blob/main/LICENSE
- github.com/Lakr233/NotchDrop/blob/main/README.md
- apps.apple.com/app/notchdrop/id6529528324
- icon.png: NotchDrop contributors. MIT; upstream app artwork, trademark rights retained..
- screenshot.png: NotchDrop contributors. MIT; upstream documentation screenshot, trademark rights retained..
License and artwork notices
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