PEEKER

Use the MacBook notch as a productivity shortcut

Peeker does not place software inside the camera housing or rely on a private notch API. It reads public screen safe-area geometry and anchors a standard macOS panel beneath the display’s top edge.

Peeker uses the MacBook notch as a pointer target for a focused workspace. Hovering near the camera housing opens a panel for recent files, saved folders, Clipboard history, Shelf, and previews. On external displays and Macs without a notch, the menu-bar item provides the same access.

How to use this workflow

  1. 1

    Approach the notch

    Move the pointer into the notch trigger area on a supported MacBook display.

  2. 2

    Choose a view

    Open Recents, a saved folder, Clipboard, or Shelf in the shared panel.

  3. 3

    Inspect or act

    Search, preview, copy, drag, share, pin, open, or use the relevant actions for that view.

  4. 4

    Move away

    The panel closes after a small hover-safe delay and preserves the active workflow.

Does Peeker require a MacBook notch?

No. The menu-bar icon is the fallback on desktop Macs, non-notched MacBooks, and external displays. The notch interaction is an additional entry point, not a hardware requirement.

Does Peeker use private macOS APIs?

No. The app uses public AppKit screen geometry and a standard nonactivating panel. Core file browsing does not require Accessibility permission.

Frequently asked questions

Will Peeker cover the MacBook camera?+

Peeker’s panel is anchored below the display’s top safe area. It does not place content inside the physical camera housing.

Can I use Peeker on an iMac or Mac mini?+

Yes. Use the menu-bar item on a desktop Mac or any display without a notch.

Does the panel take focus from my current app?+

Peeker uses a nonactivating panel for its core interaction so opening it does not behave like switching to a normal app window.

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