Layout
Set up compact mode after installing NotNotch
After install, compact mode is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. The open notch can shrink to a player-first panel without a tab bar.
Last updated 2025-07-27
First launch
Finish onboarding, then open Settings and enable compact mode if you want it.
Permissions
macOS may ask for calendar, notifications, or files depending on compact mode. Decline any you do not need.