Extensions

On-device extensions on a Mac

extensions is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Settings can install .boringnotch packages; unsigned binaries stay manifest-only.

Last updated 2025-06-22

Why native matters

A real Mac utility can follow Spaces, displays, and system appearance. extensions is part of that host.

What stays in-tree

First-party extensions lives in the app. Third-party packages cannot load unsigned code.

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