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alcove · v1.7.2 • auto-updates
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Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
brew install --cask alcove 401
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Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source +0
✓ Active development +2
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.7.228d ago1.7.1→1.7.2
29d ago1.7.0→1.7.1
1mo ago1.6.15→1.7.0
1mo ago1.6.14→1.6.15
1mo ago1.6.13→1.6.14
1mo ago1.6.12→1.6.13
Review
Mar 10, 2026Alcove adds Dynamic Island-like features to the notch area on MacBooks, enabling customizable notifications and controls. It enhances the system status area with interactive elements, benefiting users who want a more interactive and visually appealing experience.
Customizes the MacBook notch area for notifications and controls, similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
Maturity: The project is mature with active updates and a substantial GitHub following.
Community: Hacker News mentions indicate moderate interest, with the most recent post receiving significant engagement.
Pros
- + Customizable notch area for notifications
- + Integration with macOS notifications
- + Active development and responsive issue handling
Cons
- - Unknown license and development language
- - May be too intrusive for some users
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