How to use QuakeNotch?

The Mac notch & terminal app you've been waiting for! 🚀

Getting Started

Launch QuakeNotch and it will appear as a sleek icon in your notch. The app runs quietly in the background, ready to spring into action.

💡 Tip: If you encounter any problem, report to me!

QuakeNotch Icon in Notch
QuakeNotch Screenshot

Quake Terminal

Press Control + Escape to toggle your lightning-fast terminal. It slides down from the notch like magic ✨

  • • Lightning-fast access from anywhere
  • • Customizable font and size
  • • Mouse reporting support
  • • Smooth animations

Special Effects

Make your terminal experience delightful with typing confetti effects and beautiful notch shadows.

  • • ✨ Typing confetti on your Notch Terminal
  • • 🌈 Customize your notch's icon and accent
  • • ⚡ Low power throttle option (Not available on macOS Tahoe yet!)

💡 Pro tip: Enable low power throttle to save battery

QuakeNotch Terminal Typing Confetti
QuakeNotch CLI Progress Tracker
QuakeNotch CLI Progress Tracking

CLI Progress Tracking

Never wonder about your long-running commands again! QuakeNotch intelligently detects when CLI apps show progress bars and displays a beautiful progress tracker right in your notch 📊

💡 Smart tip: Great for file downloads, package installs, and build processes!

Customizable

Make QuakeNotch truly yours with extensive customization options. From terminal fonts to notch shadows, every detail can be tailored to your preferences 🎨

  • • 🔤 Custom terminal fonts and sizes
  • • 🎨 Notch icon themes and colors
  • • 🌫️ Adjustable shadow effects and opacity
  • • ⌨️ Personalize keyboard shortcuts
  • • 🎵 Music oscillator themes

💡 Tip: Access settings through the notch menu

QuakeNotch Settings

Terminal Shortcuts

New Tab⌘ + T
Close Tab⌘ + W
Next TabControl + Tab
Previous TabControl + Shift + Tab
QuakeNotch Terminal Context Menu
QuakeNotch Music Integration

Music on MacBook Notch

QuakeNotch beautifully integrates with Apple Music, showing now playing info and mesmerizing audio visualizations in your notch 🎵

  • • Oscillator with cute themes
  • • Now playing track notifications on notch
  • • Seamless Apple Music integration on notch
  • • Explore your playlists and songs to play!

Search & Navigation

Quickly find what you need with powerful search capabilities built right into your terminal.

Search⌘ + F
Next Result⌘ + G
Previous Result⌘ + Shift + G
QuakeNotch Terminal Search
QuakeNotch AI Command Generator

AI Command Generator

Transform natural language into precise terminal commands with on-device AI. Press ⌘ + Shift + G to activate, describe what you want to accomplish, and QuakeNotch generates the exact command you need - no more searching documentation or Stack Overflow! 🤖

  • • Natural language to command conversion
  • • On-device AI processing (private & fast)
  • • Context-aware suggestions
  • • Supports complex git, system, and dev commands

💡 Smart tip: Just type what you want to do, AI handles the syntax!

Assistive Analysis

Get intelligent, context-aware assistance for your terminal work. Press ⌘ + Shift + A to activate analysis. QuakeNotch's AI analyzes your commands, detects errors, and provides helpful suggestions to improve your productivity and learn new techniques 🧠

  • • Real-time command analysis
  • • Intelligent error detection and fixes
  • • Learning recommendations
  • • Workflow optimization tips

💡 Pro tip: Let AI catch mistakes before they happen!

QuakeNotch Assistive Analysis

Join our Discord Community! 💬

Connect with me (Cat) directly and other QuakeNotch users, get help, share tips, and be the first to know about updates! Our friendly community is always ready to help you make the most of your notch experience! 😊

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QuakeNotch transforms your notch into a powerful productivity hub. Start exploring and make your Mac experience extraordinary!

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