SwiftNotch turns MacBook's notch into a free productivity dashboard during beta

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A developer has launched SwiftNotch, a native macOS app that converts the MacBook's notch area into an expandable productivity dashboard. Users can activate it by hovering near the notch or pressing Option + Space, revealing a compact panel with 31 built-in widgets covering media control, clipboard history, window snapping, developer tools, and an AI coding assistant. The app is designed to minimize workflow interruptions by surfacing quick-action tools without requiring users to switch away from their current app. A standout feature called Shelf lets users drag files or links toward the notch for context-aware actions such as path copying, zipping, or AirDrop sharing. SwiftNotch 1.x is currently free during its beta phase, with paid plans planned for version 2.0.

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