Clipboard that protects your keys
History of everything you copy — except the dangerous parts. API keys (sk-, ghp_, AIzaSy), JWTs and SSH keys are detected and never saved. Quick AI actions built in: Explain, Summarize, Translate RU ↔ EN.
Free & open source · MIT · macOS 14+
Your notch is
wasted space.
Make it a HUD.
HyperNotch turns the MacBook notch into an AI & developer workspace: a smart file shelf, a clipboard that redacts your API keys, offline OCR, a live token & cost calculator and an AI quota tracker — one hover away.
—GitHub stars
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10Tools in one panel
0Telemetry, ever
Showcase
One panel. Every tool you reach for.
Features
Built for people who ship with AI
Token & cost calculator
Live pricing per provider and model, fetched straight from the APIs. Know the cost before you send the prompt.
AI quota alarms
One click sets a macOS Clock alarm and a Reminder for the exact minute your quota resets.
Music HUD
Spotify & Apple Music with live waveform, artwork and playback controls in the notch.
Focus timer
Pomodoro sprints (25 / 15 / 5 min) with the countdown living right in the notch.
Dev launcher & port scanner
HyperNotch watches your local dev servers — localhost:3000, :5173, :8000, Ollama on :11434 — and opens them in your browser of choice in one click. Two interface themes (Engineering V2 & Classic Glass) and a bilingual EN/RU UI, switchable instantly.
Privacy & security
Local-first. Zero-trust. No exceptions.
🔐 Keychain only
API keys are stored in Apple Keychain with Secure Enclave protection — never in plain-text files.
💻 On-device OCR
Text recognition runs on the Neural Engine via Apple Vision. No screenshot ever leaves your Mac.
🚫 Zero telemetry
No analytics, no trackers, no hidden network calls. Verify it yourself — the code is open.
⚙️ Transparent permissions
Screen Recording is requested only for OCR, under standard macOS TCC controls.
Get started
Running in under a minute
- DownloadGrab the latest
.dmgfrom GitHub Releases. - InstallDrag HyperNotch into Applications and launch it.
- Allow OCRGrant Screen Recording in System Settings → Privacy & Security (only needed for OCR).
Or build from source
git clone https://github.com/qawwali6969/HyperNotch.git
cd HyperNotch
./package.sh
open build/HyperNotch.appRequires macOS 14+, Xcode Command Line Tools, Swift 5.9+.
Compare
How HyperNotch stacks up
| HyperNotch | NotchNook | Boring Notch | Alcove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $25 / $3 mo | Free | $14.99 |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) | No | Yes | No |
| AI quota tracker | Yes | No | No | No |
| Token & cost calculator | Yes | No | No | No |
| Clipboard secret filter | Yes | No | No | No |
| Offline OCR | Yes | No | No | No |
| File shelf | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music HUD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is HyperNotch really free?
Yes — free and open source under the MIT license. No subscriptions, no paid tiers, no telemetry.
Which Macs are supported?
Any Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or newer, Apple Silicon (M1–M4) and Intel. It shines on notched MacBooks; on other Macs it renders at the top of the screen.
Why does it ask for Screen Recording permission?
Only the OCR / screenshot tool needs it — macOS requires that permission to capture a screen area. Everything is processed on-device and never uploaded.
Where are my API keys stored?
In Apple Keychain, protected by Secure Enclave — never in plain-text config files. The clipboard history also auto-redacts keys and tokens so they never get saved.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Open an issue on GitHub — github.com/qawwali6969/HyperNotch/issues.
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