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A drop-down terminal for macOS that lives in your notch. Fast, always accessible, and stays out of your way.
demo1.mp4
demo2.mp4
- Notch Integration: Hover to expand. Works on all Macs (even those without a physical notch) and across multiple displays.
- Menu Bar Access: A menu bar item is available for quick access to core functions and settings.
- Session Management: SwiftData persistence automatically restores your window positions, sizes, and states across launches.
- Window Management: Compact mode, always-on-top, and a drag-and-drop system that supports paths.
- Built-in Tools:
- Active Ports: View listening TCP ports and kill processes directly.
- Storage Analyzer: Quickly scan and clean up
node_modules,DerivedData, caches, and logs.
NotchTerminal includes an experimental settings tab featuring:
- CRT Filter: A retro CRT terminal overlay using Metal shaders.
- Fake Notch Glow: Simulates a glowing ambient light coming from the notch (Cyberpunk theme, etc).
- Startup Orb: A visual indicator during app launch.
- Drag-to-Dock: Adjust the magnetic sensitivity when dragging terminal windows near the notch.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⌘C / ⌘V / ⌘A |
Copy / Paste / Select All |
⌘K |
Clear buffer |
⌘F |
Search |
⌘W |
Close session |
⌘+ / ⌘- |
Adjust font size |
- macOS 14+
- Xcode 16+ (to build from source)
Coming soon
git clone https://github.com/marcoastorj/NotchTerminal.git
cd NotchTerminalOpen NotchTerminal.xcodeproj and run the NotchTerminal scheme.
Local Code Signing:
The repository does not include a personal Apple DEVELOPMENT_TEAM. To build locally:
- Copy
Config/Signing.local.example.xcconfigtoConfig/Signing.local.xcconfig - Add your Apple Developer team ID.
- Keep this file local (it's in
.gitignore).
MIT © 2026 Marco Astorga González