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Atoll turns the MacBook notch into a focused command surface for media, system insight, and quick utilities. It stays out of the way until needed, then expands with responsive, native SwiftUI animations. Atoll turns the MacBook notch into a focused command surface for media, system insight, and quick utilities. It stays out of the way until needed, then expands with responsive, native SwiftUI animations.
## UI Modes
### Minimalistic Mode
- Compact layout focused on core actions and quick glance info.
- Ideal when you want media and essentials without wider panels.
<p align="center"> <p align="center">
<img src=".github/assets/Minimalistic-v1.2.gif" alt="Minimalistic UI" width="520"> <img src="https://private-user-images.githubusercontent.com/83903166/543312936-5c06c4ac-ef8a-4161-83fc-25bc591161b6.png?jwt=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.xoufdFoZwh-dteE7JNpm8KFDZX1SMDAaFJfQB9WROMU" alt="Atoll preview" width="920">
</p> </p>
### Standard Mode ## Highlights
- Full-width experience with richer layouts, panels, and context.
- Best for deep control of media, stats, and productivity tools.
<p align="center">
<img src=".github/assets/Non-minimalistic-v1.2.gif" alt="Standard UI" width="520">
</p>
## Calendar & Reminders
- Clean calendar panel with upcoming events and reminders.
- Efficient EventKit usage to minimise refreshes and background churn.
- Clear timeline of upcoming items; grants only when you approve Calendar access.
<p align="center">
<img src=".github/assets/Calendar-v1.2.gif" alt="Calendar and reminders" width="520">
</p>
## Timers
- Named timers with live activity state, clear progress, and alerts.
- Choose circular ring or linear bar; pick tints that match your setup.
- Controls live both in the notch and via menu bar for quick access.
<p align="center">
<img src=".github/assets/Timer-v1.2.gif" alt="Timers" width="520">
</p>
## Do Not Disturb
- One-tap Focus toggle with immediate visual feedback near the notch.
- See current status at a glance without digging through menus.
<p align="center">
<img src=".github/assets/DND-v1.2.gif" alt="Do Not Disturb" width="520">
</p>
## Lock Screen Widgets
- Media playback controls with artwork and transport.
- Active timer progress with visual feedback.
- Device charging status and battery levels.
- Connected Bluetooth devices and their battery states.
- Current weather conditions and forecast.
<p align="center">
<img src=".github/assets/lockscreen-v1.2.gif" alt="Do Not Disturb" width="520">
</p>
## Live Activities
- Media Playback
- Focus Mode
- Screen Recording
- Microphone, Camera Privacy Indicators
- Connected Bluetooth Devices
- Download progress `beta`
- Low Battery status, Charging
## Overview
- Media controls for Apple Music, Spotify, and more with inline previews. - Media controls for Apple Music, Spotify, and more with inline previews.
- Live system insight (CPU, GPU, memory, network, disk) with lightweight graphs. - Live Activities for media playback, Focus, screen recording, privacy indicators, downloads (beta), and battery/charging.
- Productivity tools: clipboard history, colour picker, timers, calendar. - Lock screen widgets for media, timers, charging, Bluetooth devices, and weather.
- Optional minimalistic layout for a compact 420px notch footprint. - Lightweight system insight for CPU, GPU, memory, network, and disk usage.
- Productivity tools including timers, clipboard history, color picker, and calendar previews.
- Customization for layouts, animations, hover behavior, and shortcut remapping.
## Features ## Other Features
- Media: artwork and transport controls, inline sneak-peek, adaptive lighting that subtly echoes album colours. - Gesture controls for opening/closing the notch and media navigation.
- System: lightweight CPU/GPU/memory/network/disk graphs; drill into quick popovers when you need details. - Parallax hover interactions with smooth transitions.
- Productivity: rich timers with live activity, precise colour picker with formats, and a searchable clipboard history. - Lock screen appearance and positioning controls for panels and widgets.
- Calendar: streamlined agenda with snapshot-driven updates to keep EventKit usage lean.
- Lock Screen: weather, media, charging, and Bluetooth battery widgets that respect system accessory styles. <p align="center">
- Parallax interactions: hover tilt now stays responsive while clicks fire immediately, and the lock screen album art suspends the effect mid-animation for smooth expansions. <img src="https://private-user-images.githubusercontent.com/83903166/543312791-e9a351bf-ac52-4d7c-8ab2-a3fecd3177c6.png?jwt=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.G9xDJ4Ul9kvb7F7iqcv8BXq4eLn9jMHxgQFOfF63ei8" alt="Atoll lock screen" width="920">
- Customisation: minimalistic/standard layouts, animation styles, hover behaviour, and full shortcut remapping. </p>
## Requirements ## Requirements
- macOS 14.0 or later (optimised for macOS 15+). - macOS 14.0 or later (optimised for macOS 15+).
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- Permissions as needed: Accessibility, Camera, Calendar, Screen Recording, Music. - Permissions as needed: Accessibility, Camera, Calendar, Screen Recording, Music.
## Installation ## Installation
1) Clone and open the project 1) Download the latest DMG: https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/Atoll/releases/download/v1.3.0-beta/Atoll.1.3.0-beta.dmg
```bash 2) Open the DMG and drag Atoll into Applications.
git clone https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/Atoll.git 3) Launch Atoll and grant the requested permissions.
cd Atoll
open DynamicIsland.xcodeproj
```
2) Select your Mac as the run destination, then build and run (⌘R).
3) Grant prompted permissions. The menu bar icon appears and the notch activates on hover.
## Quick Start ## Quick Start
- Hover near the notch to expand; click to enter controls. - Hover near the notch to expand; click to enter controls.
- Use tabs for Media, Stats, Timers, Clipboard, and more. - Use tabs for Media, Stats, Timers, Clipboard, and more.
- Toggle Minimalistic Mode from Settings for a smaller layout. - Adjust layout, appearance, and shortcuts from Settings.
## Settings ## Settings
- Choose appearance, animation style, and per‑feature toggles. - Choose appearance, animation style, and per‑feature toggles.
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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