NotchIsland
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INSTALLATION
Up and running in 60 seconds
Download the app, clear macOS Gatekeeper, and launch. That's it.
1
Download the .dmg
After purchasing, you'll receive a download link from LemonSqueezy. Download the NotchIsland.dmg file to your Mac.
2
Install the app
Double-click the .dmg to mount it, then drag NotchIsland into your Applications folder.
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3
Clear Gatekeeper
Since NotchIsland isn't distributed through the Mac App Store, macOS will block it on first launch. Open Terminal and run this command to clear the quarantine flag:
$ xattr -cr /Applications/NotchIsland.app
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Why is this needed?
Apple quarantines apps downloaded outside the App Store. The xattr -cr command removes this quarantine attribute so macOS allows the app to run. This is standard for independent Mac apps — it does not modify the app itself.
4
Launch NotchIsland
Open NotchIsland from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or Spotlight. The app will appear at the top of your display, expanding from the notch.
First launch: macOS may ask for Accessibility permissions. Grant access in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility so the notch overlay works correctly.
NEW TO TERMINAL?
If you've never used Terminal before, here's how to open it:
Option A: Press ⌘ Space to open Spotlight, type Terminal, and hit Enter. Option B: Open Finder → Applications → Utilities → Terminal.
Then paste the xattr command from Step 3 above and press Enter.
TROUBLESHOOTING
"NotchIsland is damaged and can't be opened"
This means Gatekeeper is still blocking the app. Open Terminal and run the xattr -cr /Applications/NotchIsland.app command from Step 3, then try launching again.
"NotchIsland can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click Open Anyway next to the NotchIsland message. Alternatively, run the xattr command.
App doesn't appear at the notch?
Make sure Accessibility permission is granted. Restart the app after granting access. If you're on a Mac without a notch, the app still works — it appears at the top-center of your screen.
Need help?
Reach out at novadustline06@gmail.com and we'll sort it out.
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