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Dark Mode for Mac notch developers

If you are extending NotNotch, Dark Mode is a host surface or a documented constraint. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.

Last updated 2027-03-25

Host rules

Packages declare placements in manifest.json. Dark 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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