For macOS · Notch-native

Your notch, turned into a prompt lab

Notch Hub lives in your MacBook's notch. Iterate on prompts as local Markdown notes, and watch your AI coding sessions — Claude Code, Trae, Codex — in real time.

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Two tools, one notch

Stop juggling windows. Prompt iteration and session monitoring, both a hover away.

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Prompt iteration notes

Every note is one iteration of a prompt, stored as a plain Markdown file on disk.

  • →Carry-forward: seed the next note with today's prompt in one click
  • →AI optimize: send to your LLM, get an optimized version + acceptance checklist
  • →Regenerate: failed items + actual/expected feed the next round
  • →Projects as folders; notes chain chronologically by filename
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Vibe-coding session monitor

See what your AI coding agent is doing, the instant it happens.

  • →Real-time status of Claude Code, Trae, Codex, Cursor & more
  • →Processing, waiting-for-permission, idle — visible at the notch
  • →Approve or deny tool permissions right from the notch
  • →Hooks + Unix socket IPC; tmux & multi-window aware

How it works

1

Drop it in

Open the .dmg, drag Notch Hub to Applications, launch.

2

Hover the notch

Move your cursor to the notch — the notes panel slides down.

3

Iterate & monitor

Write prompts, watch sessions. Your files stay yours.

Everything you'd expect

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Self-built Markdown engine

Code blocks, tables, task lists, LaTeX — no third-party deps.

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8 languages

中 / EN / 日 / 한국어 / ES / PT / DE / FR, switch without restart.

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10 theme colors

Light & dark mode included. Pick what fits your desktop.

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Local-first, private

Notes are Markdown files. No cloud, no account, no tracking.

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Keys in Keychain

API keys live only in macOS Keychain — never in files.

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Menu-bar agent

Runs quietly. No Dock icon, no clutter — just the notch.

System requirements: macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later · Apple Silicon & Intel. Best on notched Macs; notch-less Macs get a centered top-bar entry instead.

FAQ

Where is my data stored?

Plain Markdown files in a folder you choose. Your folder, your rules. No cloud sync, no lock-in.

Which AI tools can it monitor?

Claude Code, Trae, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, and GitHub Copilot — anything with a hook system.

Does it need the internet?

Only the AI-optimize feature does, using your own LLM API key (any OpenAI-compatible endpoint). Notes and monitoring work fully offline.

Is it safe to install?

Yes — Apple-notarized and signed with a Developer ID. API keys are stored only in Keychain.

Is it on the App Store?

No. Notch Hub is distributed by direct download to bypass App Review and sandbox limits.

⬇ Download for macOS