Notchifications transforms the MacBook Pro notch into a functional build progress monitor. The app displays animated progress bars directly in the notch area, allowing developers to track compilation status without switching windows or watching the dock.
The app monitors build processes from Xcode and Android Studio, presenting real-time progress data in a screen location that remains visible during other work. When builds complete, a confetti animation provides visual confirmation. This approach addresses a common developer workflow issue: starting a build, switching to another task, and forgetting to check completion status.
Key features include real-time progress tracking, visual completion notifications, and a lightweight menu bar implementation with no dock icon. The app runs with minimal resource overhead, staying unobtrusive until build activity occurs. The design adds visual polish to what would otherwise be a utilitarian monitoring function.
Limitations are notable. Notchifications only works on MacBook Pro models with the notch hardware. Users with MacBook Air, iMac, or older MacBook models receive no benefit. IDE support is currently limited to Xcode and Android Studio. Web developers using Vite, Webpack, or other build tools, as well as Go developers, find no compatibility. Additionally, the app’s website lacks clear pricing and download information, suggesting early development or limited distribution.
Alternatives for build monitoring include native Xcode notifications or third-party tools like BuildWatch that work across more hardware configurations.
Suitable for users who develop in Xcode or Android Studio, own a notched MacBook Pro, and want visual build progress without manual checking.
