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TopNotch

brew install --cask topnotch v1.3.2

Hides the Mac notch by blacking out the top of your screen.

Why you might care

If you find the notch distracting or want to reclaim the space visually, TopNotch provides a simple toggle to black it out. It's a lightweight menubar utility that doesn't require complex configuration.

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Alternatives

Notch Bartender
174
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598
90-day · #907
2.3k
365-day · #885

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