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What is compact mode in NotNotch?
NotNotch uses compact mode as part of its native macOS notch companion: the open notch can shrink to a player-first panel without a tab bar. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
Last updated 2025-07-20
How compact mode shows up
compact mode is a shipping or documented surface in NotNotch. The open notch can shrink to a player-first panel without a tab bar.
What it is not
compact mode is not a replacement for Spotlight, Siri, or the menu bar. It is a glanceable layer at the top of the screen.