https://github.com/monuk7735/mew-notch
Make the Notches on newer Macs Useful!
https://github.com/monuk7735/mew-notch
apple hud macos notch
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Make the Notches on newer Macs Useful!
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/monuk7735/mew-notch
- Owner: monuk7735
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2025-02-26T17:53:25.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-31T12:31:34.000Z (8 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-31T13:51:17.789Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: apple, hud, macos, notch
- Language: Swift
- Homepage:
- Size: 462 KB
- Stars: 93
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 4
- Open Issues: 9
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
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- awesome-swift-macos-apps - MewNotch - notch?label=" /> <img align="bottom" height="13" src="https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/monuk7735/mew-notch?style=flat&label=" /> - By displaying volume and brightness changes on the notch, it replaces the default system HUD. (Notch App / Text)
README
# MewNotch - Make the Mac Notch Useful!
[](LICENSE)
[](https://github.com/monuk7735/mew-notch/releases)
MewNotch is a macOS app that enhances the functionality of the notch on new MacBooks by displaying volume and brightness changes, replacing the default system HUD with a modern and seamless experience.
## Features
- **Brightness Display** - Displays brightness adjustments in real-time.
- **Sound level Display** - Shows input/output volume changes directly on the notch.
- **Sound Device** - Shows current input/output device on notch, when changed.
- **Power State** - Show current power source as well as left time on battery when available.
- **Now Playing** - Control now playing media directly from notch. Expand notch for additional controls.
- **Minimal & Non-Intrusive** - A clean, lightweight alternative to the default system HUD.
- **Heavily Customizable** - Each HUD can be customised to have different styling.
- **SwiftUI-based UI** - Smooth animations and modern macOS styling.
## Installation
1. Download the latest release from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/monuk7735/mew-notch/releases).
2. Move the app to the Applications folder.
3. Run the app and grant necessary permissions if prompted.
> ### Note!
> I don't have an Apple Developer account yet, so the application will display a popup on the first launch.
>
> Click Okay, then navigate to **Settings > Privacy & Security**, scroll down, and click **Open Anyway**.
>
> This only needs to be done once.
## Usage
1. Launch **MewNotch**.
2. Re-launch to open settings, if required. Notch won't appear at first launch on non-notched devices.
3. Adjust the volume or brightness using Keyboard or Touch Bar.
4. Enjoy the sleek visual feedback right on the notch!
## Roadmap
- [x] ~~Add support for different types of HUD UIs.~~
- [x] ~~Allow users to toggle usage of each HUD variant.~~
- [x] ~~Icon in Menu bar to show app's running status.~~
- [x] ~~Add Touch bar support.~~
- [x] ~~Now playing music HUD.~~
- [x] ~~Actions on Now Playing HUD. Hover to see magic.~~
- [x] ~~Now Playing Detail on Expanded Notch View.~~
- [x] ~~Expand notch on hover.~~
- [ ] Add seek option to expanded now playing view.
- [ ] Make longer texts marquee in expanded now playing view.
- [ ] Explore additional notch-based utilities.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.
## License
This project is licensed under the [GPLv3 License](LICENSE).
## Acknowledgments
- Inspired by the idea of making the Mac notch actually useful!
- Built with ♥️ using Swift and SwiftUI.
- Special thanks to the following GitHub repositories for their code and inspiration:
- [SlimHUD](https://github.com/AlexPerathoner/SlimHUD)
- [boring.notch](https://github.com/TheBoredTeam/boring.notch)