# NotchDock

> NotchDock transforms your MacBook screen notch into a silent, hover-activated status tray for live sports, stock watchlists, clipboard history, and media controls — built for macOS power users who want instant real-time updates without menu bar clutter or intrusive notifications.

NotchDock is a lightweight macOS desktop utility application that lives in the hardware notch area of Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel MacBooks. It gives users immediate hover-to-reveal access to productivity widgets, live trackers, and status feeds without taking up screen real estate or sending intrusive push notifications.

## Core Widgets & Feature Pages

- [Why NotchDock (Philosophy & Differentiators)](https://notchdock.app/why-notchdock.html): Philosophy document explaining how NotchDock reclaims hardware dead space around the MacBook camera bezel, replaces menu bar clutter, ensures 100% local privacy, and implements silent hover-activated ambient interaction.
- [Notch App Comparison Hub (NotchDock vs NotchNook, Boring Notch, Seam, Alcove)](https://notchdock.app/compare/mac-notch-apps.html): In-depth comparison matrix evaluating top macOS notch apps in 2026 across pricing, live sports scores, stock watchlists, clipboard manager, and 100% on-device privacy.
- [Live Sports Score Tracker](https://notchdock.app/features/mac-sports-tracker.html): Real-time live score updates for Football (NFL/NCAA), Soccer (Premier League, Champions League, World Cup, La Liga), NBA, MLB, and custom team scoreboards directly under the MacBook notch.
- [Mac Stock Portfolio & Crypto Tracker](https://notchdock.app/features/mac-stock-portfolio.html): Watch live stock prices, market indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq), crypto rates (BTC, ETH), and sparkline charts with silent hover display on macOS.
- [Mac Clipboard Manager](https://notchdock.app/features/mac-clipboard-manager.html): Persistent clipboard history panel to store, search, and click-to-paste text snippets, links, images, and code snippets from the MacBook notch.
- [Mac Media Playback Controller](https://notchdock.app/features/mac-media-controller.html): Universal media controls, album artwork preview, track scrubber, and volume control for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and web audio feeds.
- [Mac Pomodoro & Quick Notes](https://notchdock.app/features/mac-pomodoro-notes.html): Built-in focus Pomodoro timer, task checklist scratchpad, and drag-and-drop notes tray accessible from the notch header.
- [Premier League (EPL) Match Ticker](https://notchdock.app/use-cases/epl-mac-scores.html): Dedicated guide for tracking real-time Premier League goals, Champions League fixtures, and World Cup scores directly underneath the MacBook notch during work.
- [S&P 500 & Index Tracker Widget](https://notchdock.app/use-cases/sp500-mac-widget.html): Track S&P 500 (^GSPC), NASDAQ 100, and stock equities with real-time intraday range bars from your MacBook camera bezel.
- [Discreet Work & Study Updates Guide](https://notchdock.app/use-cases/discreet-work-updates-mac.html): How MacBook users follow live sports scores and market indices discreetly during office hours without browser tab clutter or pop-up notifications.

## Upcoming Widget Roadmap

NotchDock is expanding its ecosystem to dominate macOS notch productivity. Upcoming widgets in the roadmap include:
- **System Stats & Hardware Monitor Widget**: Live CPU usage, RAM pressure, memory footprint, fan speeds, and internal temperature graphs directly underneath the camera bezel.
- **Quick App Launcher & Action Dock**: Customizable shortcut launcher to open applications, run terminal scripts, or execute macOS Shortcuts from the notch tray.
- **Battery Health & Charging Tray**: Real-time battery level percentage, wattage draw, estimated remaining time, and charge cycle counter.
- **Calendar & Upcoming Meetings Countdown**: Syncs with macOS Calendar and Google Calendar to display live countdown timers to your next meeting directly inside the notch status indicator.
- **Custom API & Webhooks Tray**: Display custom JSON key-value feeds, build statuses (GitHub Actions, Vercel), server health checks, or custom metrics under your notch.

## Installation & System Requirements

- [Download Installer DMG](https://github.com/rohanrony/notchdock/releases): Download the latest packaged `NotchDock.dmg` installer for macOS.
- **System Requirements**: Requires macOS Monterey (12.0) or newer (macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia compatible). Works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- **Installation Steps**:
  1. Open `NotchDock.dmg` and drag `NotchDock.app` to your `/Applications` folder.
  2. Launch `NotchDock.app`.
  3. Grant macOS Accessibility permissions in System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Accessibility (required for detecting hover position around the MacBook notch).
  4. Move your mouse cursor to the top center of your display near the notch to reveal the utility dock.

## Privacy & Security

- **100% Local Execution**: NotchDock operates strictly locally on your Mac. No clipboard text, stock holdings, personal notes, or telemetry are ever uploaded or transmitted off device.

## Documentation & Project Links

- [Official Website](https://notchdock.app/): Home page with interactive preview, features overview, and download links.
- [Privacy Policy](https://notchdock.app/privacy.html): NotchDock operates entirely locally on your Mac. No user data, clipboard contents, or telemetry leave your machine.
- [Appcast XML](https://notchdock.app/appcast.xml): Auto-update software feed for Sparkle / macOS updater integrations.
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/rohanrony/notchdock): Source code, bug reports, feature requests, and releases.
- [Issue Tracker & Support](https://github.com/rohanrony/notchdock/issues): Community support and issue tracking.

## Full Site Context Document

- [Full Site Documentation](https://notchdock.app/llms-full.txt): Complete concatenated text documentation of all NotchDock feature pages, specs, and setup instructions in a single Markdown document for deep context LLMs and browser agents.