# Boring Notch

> Free, open-source app that turns the MacBook notch into a music player, calendar and file shelf

Source: https://optioncmd.com/boring-notch
Website: https://theboring.name/?utm_source=optioncmd
Pricing: Free
Categories: [Customization](https://optioncmd.com/categories/customization.md), [Audio & music](https://optioncmd.com/categories/audio-music.md)
Listed: 2026-10-21
Updated: 2026-10-21

Boring Notch turns the notch on your MacBook into a small, expandable panel. It's a free, open-source way to keep media controls and quick tools at the top of the screen.

**Key features:**

- Show what's playing with playback controls and an expanded player.
- See the date and upcoming calendar events.
- Drop files onto a shelf, with AirDrop as a target.
- Open a camera mirror from the notch.

The download is a universal build, and extensions are available to add more features.

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