Layout

compact mode for Mac notch developers

If you are extending NotNotch, compact mode is a host surface or a documented constraint. The open notch can shrink to a player-first panel without a tab bar.

Last updated 2025-08-02

Host rules

Packages declare placements in manifest.json. compact mode may be openTab, liveActivity, or a first-party module.

Do not disable library validation

Unsigned third-party binaries stay manifest-only. That is intentional.

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