Widgets

Desktop widgets for Mac notch developers

If you are extending NotNotch, Desktop widgets is a host surface or a documented constraint. WidgetKit extras can sit in Notification Center while the notch stays the live companion.

Last updated 2026-07-28

Host rules

Packages declare placements in manifest.json. Desktop widgets 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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