Notch HUD Companion for iTerm2
Stay focused during long compile or build tasks with an inline Pomodoro timer in the notch.
Does Notchy send desktop notifications when timers complete?
Yes. Receive native macOS notifications whenever a timer finishes.
Quick Setup Guide
- 1Install Notchy
Download Notchy from notchy.dev. It installs in seconds and runs from your menu bar.
- 2Grant Accessibility Permissions
Allow Accessibility access so Notchy can handle keyboard shortcuts, window snapping, and notch interactions.
- 3Open the Island
Hover over the notch at the top of your screen to reveal the interactive island and its built-in widgets.
What you get with Notchy
- Notch Terminal — real VT100/xterm shell in a PTY, its own tab
- AI usage tracker (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot)
- Mac clipboard history shelf (password-manager safe)
- Command palette (⌃⌥K) — every action one keystroke away
- Fluid Dynamic Island animations on the Mac notch
- Native SwiftUI, tuned for Apple silicon
- 134 languages, fully localized
- Now Playing music controls (Apple Music & Spotify)
Why Notchy leads the pack
While single-purpose utilities charge expensive subscription fees or license costs, Notchy gives you a completely free, native SwiftUI Dynamic Island. It integrates window snapping, clipboard history, Pomodoro timers, file drop shelves, and AI usage tracking directly into your Mac's notch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Notchy send desktop notifications when timers complete?
Yes. Receive native macOS notifications whenever a timer finishes.
Is Notchy free to use?
Yes, Notchy is 100% free with no subscription, no ads, and no data tracking. It is supported purely by optional user coffee donations.
Does it drain my Mac's battery?
No. Because Notchy is built natively in SwiftUI, it stays light on CPU and battery. It runs no web views or Electron in the background.