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Itchy

Itchy

Free macOS notch app with 12+ modules & custom SDK

Overview

What it is

Transform your Mac's notch into a productivity hub. Itchy is a free macOS notch app with 12 built-in modules including Pomodoro timer, Now Playing, Calendar, Mail, Live Activities, clipboard history, storage, and notes. Extend with custom Nook modules via SDK.

Intent

I need it when

Keep sensitive data private by running custom modules locally without sending data to external servers

Itchy's custom module architecture allows self-hosted modules that run entirely on the user's Mac. This ensures sensitive data never leaves the device, making it ideal for enterprise or personal use cases requiring data privacy.

Control Itchy and perform common actions from anywhere on the Mac without opening the app

Itchy offers customizable global keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+Option+N for new note, Ctrl+Option+V for clipboard picker) that allow users to create notes, toggle play/pause, navigate tracks, and manage storage from any application.

Maximize productivity by accessing frequently-used tools and information directly from the Mac notch without cluttering the menu bar

Itchy transforms the Mac notch into a customizable productivity hub with 12 built-in modules (Pomodoro timer, Calendar, Mail, Clipboard History, Notes, Weather, etc.). Users enable only what they need, reorder modules, and access critical information instantly without leaving their workflow.

Extend Itchy's functionality with custom modules tailored to specific workflows or internal tools

Itchy provides a free Swift SDK (ItchySDK) on GitHub that allows developers to build custom Nook modules as .bundle plugins. Modules integrate with favorite tools, APIs, or internal systems, and can be shared with the community or kept private for enterprise use.

Stay focused during presentations and screen sharing without accidentally revealing sensitive information in the notch

Itchy includes Presentation Mode that hides the notch by default during screen sharing, with an easy toggle to show it when needed. This ensures privacy and maintains focus on content being presented.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User does not own a Mac with a notch (product is macOS-only for notched displays)
  • User needs advanced system monitoring beyond the 12 built-in modules without custom development
  • User requires enterprise support or SLA guarantees (community-driven, no commercial support)
  • User wants to avoid custom module development and needs highly specialized functionality not in the 12 built-in modules
  • User is on Windows or Linux (macOS-only application)
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Pricing

Free forever, no paid tiers View pricing