QuakeNotch User Guide

QuakeNotch has so many unique features and amazing fancy customizations. Enjoy the amazing terminal / shell experience with ease on your Mac.

Get Running in 5 Minutes

1. Install: Download QuakeNotch, extract and move QuakeNotch.app to your Mac's Applications folder. (see Getting Started)
2. Launch: Open QuakeNotch from Applications
3. Activate: Press Control + Escape to open the terminal
4. Explore: Browse the features below to unlock more

Lightning-fast terminal emulator accessible from your notch

Audio visualization and music controls in your notch

Real-time progress visualization for CLI commands

The most capable AI assistant on macOS, right in your notch

Complete control over appearance and behavior

Keyboard shortcut cheat sheet: Check out the Shortcuts page for a complete reference of all hotkeys.

First time setup: Make sure to grant necessary permissions when prompted. See Troubleshooting if you run into issues.

Customize everything: Visit the Customization & Settings feature page to personalize fonts, colors, keyboard shortcuts, and more.

Performance tip: If running on battery, enable "Low Power Throttle" in settings to reduce CPU usage.

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