topnotch ☆

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Description:
Utility to hide the notch

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.3.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos notch utility ui cosmetic

Install: brew install --cask topnotch

About:
TopNotch is a lightweight utility designed to conceal the camera notch on newer MacBook Pro models by adding a black bar across the top of the screen. It operates unobtrusively in the menu bar, allowing users to instantly apply or remove the visual mask without altering system settings. This provides a cleaner, distraction-free workspace for users who find the notch aesthetically unpleasing or disruptive to certain full-screen applications.

Key Features:

One-click notch masking via menu bar icon
Zero system modification or permanent changes
Lightweight background operation with minimal resource usage
Instant toggle between notched and masked views

Use Cases:

Restoring a uniform menu bar appearance on notched MacBooks
Improving focus in full-screen applications where the notch is distracting
Creating cleaner screenshots or screen recordings

Alternatives:

DynamicNotch – DynamicNotch offers more animated, native-style UI notifications, while TopNotch focuses on simple, static masking.
NotchCam – NotchCam is specifically designed for camera privacy masking, whereas TopNotch provides a purely cosmetic full-screen visual mask.

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