Notchling
Keep files, links, music, and agent status at your Mac's notch
About Notchling
Notchling turns the always-visible notch on your Mac into a handy workspace: drag in or retrieve files, links, text, and screenshots from a floating thumbnail, and connect to Spotify, Apple Music, plus YouTube Music, Spotify Web, and SoundCloud in the browser. When using Claude Code, it shows the agent's work status and lets you return to Terminal with a click. The app uses native Swift, needs no account, and content never leaves your Mac.
Best for
Best use cases
Stash and retrieve files, links, or text
Drag files or screenshots out of the floating thumbnail
Use music services in the notch
Monitor a Claude Code agent and quickly return to Terminal
Compare before choosing
The official comparison page says Notchling supports YouTube Music, Spotify Web, or SoundCloud in the browser, while most notch apps rely on private frameworks that may break with each macOS update.
Features
File and content stash
Drag files, links, text, or screenshots into the floating thumbnail, then retrieve them when needed.
Music service access
Supports Spotify, Apple Music, plus YouTube Music, Spotify Web, and SoundCloud in the browser.
Claude Code status alerts
Shows pulse indicators while an agent runs, reminds you when user action is needed, and opens the relevant Terminal on click.
Pro image processing
Convert files to JPEG, PNG, or smaller sizes, and read screenshot text on-device.
Pros
- Always-visible workspace
- Supports multiple desktop and browser music services
- Native Swift with no account required
- Content never leaves your Mac
Cons
- Not yet notarized; installation requires a Terminal command to bypass the macOS warning.
Pricing Plans
Free
Notchling Pro
- Convert files to JPEG, PNG, or smaller sizes
- Read screenshot text on-device
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Notchling's official website.