Native Swift · macOS 15+ · Under 4 MB

Ctrl+I.
Your terminal appears.

The MacBook notch becomes your AI terminal. Claude, Gemini, Codex — one hotkey away.

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Apple Signed & Notarized · One-time payment · No subscription

Why TermNotch
Your terminal is always
one hotkey away.

No window hunting. No Cmd+Tab. Stay in your flow — the terminal comes to you.

While you code

Claude answers in the notch.

You're working in your editor. Claude runs in the background. Ctrl+I — read the answer — Esc. No window switch, no context loss.

claude > refactor the auth module
✓ 3 files changed, all tests passing.
Ready to commit.
Between two meetings

Git status in 2 seconds.

Notch open. git status. Notch closed. Faster than your dock appears. Perfect for a quick check in between.

~ > git status
● main · 2 commits ahead
M src/auth.ts
A src/utils/token.ts
While browsing

Instant SSH. One click.

You're reading docs, need the server real quick. Hit a Quick Command — SSH session is up. No terminal hunting, no window positioning.

~ > ssh deploy@prod-1
✓ Connected to prod-1 (eu-west-1)
deploy@prod-1 >
Automation

Other apps control your notch.

Shortcuts, Raycast, scripts — anything can control TermNotch via the Local API. Your terminal becomes a building block in your workflow.

$ curl localhost:7777/run \
  -d '{"cmd":"deploy --prod"}'
✓ {"ok":true,"tab":"deploy"}
⚡

Global Hotkey

Ctrl+I from anywhere. Configurable.

☷

Multi-Tab

Multiple sessions. Dynamic titles.

🎨

8 Themes

Dark, Matrix, Dracula, Nord & more.

⚙

Quick Commands

One-click for Claude, Gemini, Codex.

🔍

Terminal Search

Cmd+F searches through output.

🔌

Local API

HTTP on port 7777. Fully controllable.

Local API
Your terminal,
remote-controlled.

TermNotch runs a local server on port 7777. Any app on your Mac can control the terminal.

Open & close the window

Other tools can show and hide the notch. Perfect for Shortcuts and Raycast.

Send commands

Send any command to the active terminal. No copy-paste, no manual input.

Notifications

Display inline messages in the notch. Your build is done? The notch lets you know.

Open terminal
curl localhost:7777/toggle
Run command
curl localhost:7777/run \
  -d '{"cmd":"git pull"}'
Notification
curl localhost:7777/notify \
  -d '{"text":"Build complete ✓"}'
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This is how it feels.
TermNotch — claude
Pricing
Pay once.
Use forever.

No subscription. No telemetry. No cloud. A native app that does exactly what it promises.

Lifetime License
€9.99*
One-time payment · all updates included
  • Full-featured terminal emulator
  • 8 themes, configurable hotkey
  • Multi-tab, search, Quick Commands
  • Local API for automation
  • Native Swift, under 4 MB
  • Apple signed & notarized
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is TermNotch?
A native macOS app that turns the MacBook notch into a full-featured drop-down terminal. Press a hotkey and a terminal slides out of the notch — perfect for quick commands and AI CLI tools.
Which AI tools are supported?
All of them. TermNotch is a full terminal emulator. Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI — anything that runs in the command line runs in TermNotch.
Do I need a MacBook with a notch?
TermNotch is optimized for MacBooks with a notch (MacBook Pro 2021 and later). On Macs without a notch, the terminal appears centered at the top of the screen.
Is this a subscription?
No. €9.99 once. All updates included. No hidden costs, no renewal.
Is the app safe?
Yes. Signed and notarized by Apple. No telemetry, no data collection, no internet connection required. Everything runs locally.
Can I change the hotkey?
Yes. Modifier (Ctrl, Opt, Cmd) and key (I, T, N, J, Space, `) are freely combinable. Default: Ctrl+I.
What is the Local API?
A local HTTP server on port 7777. External tools can use it to control the terminal: open the window, send commands, create tabs, display notifications.
~ termnotch --install

The notch was never useless.
You just didn't have a
terminal in it yet.

Built with obsessive attention to detail. For developers who care about their workflow.

Buy TermNotch — €9.99