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hover-to-open for Mac notch developers

If you are extending NotNotch, hover-to-open is a host surface or a documented constraint. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.

Last updated 2026-09-26

Host rules

Packages declare placements in manifest.json. hover-to-open 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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