Boring Notch

v2.7.3

Turns the MacBook notch into a music controller.

FreeOpen sourceFree, no paid tiermacOSUpdated on Nov 24, 2025

By The Boring Team

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Boring Notch expands the notch on hover into a music control centre with a live visualiser and the usual transport controls, then keeps going: calendar events, a file shelf that accepts AirDrop, and a replacement for the system HUD. It runs on Apple Silicon and Intel from macOS 14 onward. Free and open source, though the team has no Apple Developer account yet, so the first launch needs the quarantine flag cleared by hand.

Price: Free, Free, no paid tier
License: GPL-3.0
Version: 2.7.3 · Nov 24, 2025
Platforms: macOS
Category: Notch Apps

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What’s new

All 8 releases

2.7.3LatestNov 24, 2025 · on Nov 24, 2025

Fixes:

**Fixed regression in album artwork view
Fixed HUD for older versions of macOS
Added volume feedback for HUD when enabled in macOS settings
Added option to display percentages for HUDs
Created a new custom HUD for when the notch is open

47 more changes

Earlier

2.7.2Nov 22, 2025**Fixed default sneak peak
Fixes:
- **Fixed default sneak peak
Fixes:
- Fixed update signing**
- Improved animations
- Fixed shadow clipping
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham
2.7.1Nov 22, 2025Fixed update signing
Fixes:
- Fixed update signing
- Improved animations
- Fixed shadow clipping
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham
2.7Nov 22, 2025Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham

Source: GitHub releases
Last checked: Oct 26, 2026

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