NotchMindNotchMind asks for permissions only for the features that need them. With none of the permissions in Settings → General → Permissions granted, this already works. (macOS may still ask once whether NotchMind can see your Downloads or Desktop folder, for downloads and screenshots.)
- Now playing in the notch, with artwork and progress
- Home and its pages: Timer, Reminders, Weather, Stats, Converter, Developer Tools, AI Usage, Revenue and Traffic
- The Tray, the Basket, AirDrop drops and quick actions
- Clipboard history and actions (copy from history with ↩), and Secret Guard
- Downloads, drives, battery, Wi‑Fi, VPN and Focus alerts
- Coding agents in the notch
- Calls in the notch, with mute
- Screenshots in the notch, and screen recording alerts
What each permission adds
| Grant | And you also get |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Gestures, other apps’ notifications in the notch, the volume and brightness HUD, pasting from clipboard history, Clock app timer controls |
| Media Controls | Working play, pause and skip buttons |
| Full Disk Access | Messages, Mail and Inbox, and Focus names |
| Calendar | Your next event |
| Camera | The Camera page |
| Contacts | Names and photos in Messages |
| Bluetooth | AirPods and accessory battery |
| Automation | Centred screenshot preview windows |