alcove ☆
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Description:
Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.7.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: notch utility productivity widgets macos
Install: brew install --cask alcove
About:
Alcove is a utility designed to bring Dynamic Island-like functionality to the notch on modern MacBook Pro models. It transforms the unused space around the camera cutout into a live, interactive dashboard for system stats and notifications. The tool provides a sleek, unobtrusive way to monitor your system without cluttering your screen or dock.
Key Features:
  • Live activity monitoring for CPU, memory, and network usage
  • Interactive controls for music playback and window management
  • Customizable widgets and themes to match user preferences
  • Minimalist design that integrates natively with the notch area
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring system performance metrics at a glance during development or creative work
  • Controlling media playback without switching applications or revealing the menu bar
  • Viewing real-time notifications and calendar events in a discreet location
Alternatives:
  • NotchNook – Similar interactive notch functionality with a focus on gesture-based controls
  • Dynamic Island emulation scripts – Open-source scripts that offer basic notification mirroring but lack a native UI
Version History
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Jun 26, 2026 1:12pm 1.7.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 2d728263
Jun 25, 2026 4:51am 1.7.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 706a3273
Jun 21, 2026 4:08pm 1.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP f09a79d8
Jun 16, 2026 3:14pm 1.7.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c613f93
Apr 7, 2026 12:48pm 1.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP faa8067f
Apr 6, 2026 12:44pm 1.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d2df810f
Apr 5, 2026 9:40pm 1.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c96472c6
Mar 23, 2026 3:47pm 1.6.15 0 VERSION_BUMP f6f0c110
Mar 18, 2026 12:57am 1.6.14 0 VERSION_BUMP 2a88ec68
Mar 16, 2026 9:42pm 1.6.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 13d03808
Mar 1, 2026 12:41pm 1.6.12 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ddf1ffc
Mar 1, 2026 4:13am 1.6.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 20208d94
Mar 1, 2026 1:01am 1.6.9 0 VERSION_BUMP adac8d91
Feb 27, 2026 4:13am 1.6.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 1a1157e6
Feb 27, 2026 12:55am 1.6.6 0 VERSION_BUMP beffd169
Feb 24, 2026 6:44pm 1.6.5 0 VERSION_BUMP bbc3d0d8
Feb 23, 2026 6:45pm 1.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 978d9064
Feb 18, 2026 12:56am 1.6.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 7f393304
Feb 17, 2026 3:43pm 1.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 2da0c719
Feb 8, 2026 12:42pm 1.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e8f92a7
Feb 7, 2026 10:27pm 1.6.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 60e47773
Jan 15, 2026 12:43pm 1.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 35874367
Jan 5, 2026 12:50am 1.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4435463b
Sep 19, 2025 12:40pm 1.3.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 00f8cfac
Sep 18, 2025 12:40pm 1.3.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 9d6c81cb
Sep 15, 2025 12:43am 1.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c6bd6c6
Sep 9, 2025 3:34pm 1.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 83791bee
Aug 31, 2025 12:43am 1.2.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ec90069
Aug 29, 2025 3:32pm 1.2.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 2665f201
Aug 24, 2025 12:15am 1.2.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 7cff43f1
Aug 21, 2025 12:41pm 1.2.6 0 VERSION_BUMP fc606a42
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