Observed arrival · 2026-09-14

SideNotch puts your Mac’s small checks in the notch

sidenotch.dev Observed source

Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A macOS utility that brings AI usage limits, system stats, clipboard history, notes, and daily habits to the edge of the screen.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-14 issue.

Field notes

SideNotch runs at the edge of a Mac display and combines AI-provider readings with CPU, RAM, disk, and network information. Its workflow also includes daily task tracking, Apple Notes or Bear capture, and opt-in clipboard history stored locally with encryption. The page describes warnings at 90% of an AI usage limit and offers two purchase paths: $15 once for two Macs or $2 per month while subscribed.

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