Native macOS tool

GhostNotch

A terminal and coding-agent launch surface that drops from the MacBook notch, shows what needs attention, then gets out of the way.

SwiftAppKitCoreTextGhostty VTCodexClaude

View GitHub Contact me

GhostNotch expanded as a compact terminal island below the MacBook notch.

Visible states: 3
Folder presets: Up to 3
Agent hooks: Codex + Claude

Project brief

GhostNotch overview

GhostNotch is me trying to make the notch useful for the quick command or agent check that does not deserve another window. It keeps a real shell alive, launches coding agents into saved folders, and surfaces when they need attention.

What it is

A notch-attached terminal for short commands, quick dev chores, and coding-agent launches.
A shell and status surface that can collapse, hover, and expand without killing the session.

What I built

A persistent PTY shell with input, paste, resize, and session preservation.
Ghostty VT parsing behind a small bridge, while GhostNotch owns the renderer.
Native settings for saved folders and visible agents, plus optional working and attention hooks.

Where it's going

Reliability and real-program terminal acceptance before the public preview.
Signing, notarization, and distribution after the core workflow is dependable.