Essential Mac Apps
Notch Buddy
Turn your MacBook's notch into a workspace with revenue, analytics, timers, files, and clipboard just a hover away.
Notch Buddy is a Mac app that turns your MacBook's notch into a workspace for quick access to tools, stats, timers, files, and more. Revenue, analytics, clipboard, weather, screen time, and other tools sit just a hover away.
You can view revenue and analytics without opening a dashboard, and keep track of timers, screen time, system stats, and weather. Files, clipboard history, notes, and links are close at hand, and there is a built-in calendar, emoji picker, and scratchpad.
Notch Buddy can also monitor Claude Code usage and activity. You can customize the notch with different themes, and the app works on Macs with or without a notch.
Notch Buddy is a one-time purchase of $6, with lifetime access and updates. Get it from notchbuddy.com.
Frequently asked questions
What does Notch Buddy do?
It turns the notch at the top of your MacBook screen into a workspace. Hover over it to reach tools, stats, timers, files, and more.
What can I see from the notch?
Revenue and analytics, timers, screen time, system stats, and weather. You don't have to open a separate dashboard to check them.
Can I get to my files and clipboard from it?
Yes. It gives quick access to files, clipboard history, notes, and links. It also has a built-in calendar, emoji picker, and scratchpad.
Does it work with Claude Code?
Yes. It can monitor your Claude Code usage and activity.
Do I need a Mac with a notch?
No. Notch Buddy works on Macs with or without a notch. You can also change its look with different themes.
How much does it cost?
It is a one-time purchase of $6. That includes lifetime access and updates.
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