# DynamicIsland
Transform your MacBook's notch into a powerful, interactive control center.
Advanced system monitoring, music controls, timers, widgets, and more — all with beautiful animations and intelligent layouts.
---
## 📑 Table of Contents
- [🎬 Demo](#-demo)
- [✨ Features](#-features)
- [🚀 Getting Started](#-getting-started)
- [📖 Usage](#-usage)
- [⚙️ Configuration](#️-configuration)
- [🚧 Roadmap](#-roadmap)
- [🔧 Troubleshooting](#-troubleshooting)
- [🤝 Contributing](#-contributing)
- [📜 License](#-license)
- [🏆 Acknowledgments](#-acknowledgments)
- [👥 Contributors](#-contributors)
---
## 🎬 Demo
---
## ✨ Features
### 🎵 Music & Media Controls
- **Live Music Activity**: Real-time album art, track info, and playback controls
- **Audio Visualizer**: Dynamic spectrum visualization with color adaptation
- **Multi-Platform Support**: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and more
- **Smooth Transitions**: Elegant animations between tracks and states
- **Minimalistic Mode**: Streamlined 420px compact layout for essential controls
- **Lighting Effects**: Beautiful album art glow effects with player tinting
- **Sneak Peek**: Standard and inline preview modes for quick glances
### 📊 Advanced System Monitoring
- **CPU, Memory, GPU, Network, Disk**: Real-time stats with live graphs
- **Dual-Quadrant Graphs**: Network and disk stats show upload/download or read/write
- **Intelligent Layout**: Vertical expansion, 1-5 graph layouts, perfect centering
- **Customizable Visibility**: Toggle individual graphs on/off
- **Smooth Animations**: Debounced updates for fluid transitions
- **Stats Panel**: Floating window with detailed system metrics
### 🎨 ColorPicker
- **Screen Color Picking**: Raycast-inspired panel, real-time magnification
- **Multiple Formats**: HEX, RGB, HSL, SwiftUI, UIColor, NSColor, CSS, and more
- **History & Quick Copy**: Recent colors, hover info, click to copy
- **Global Shortcut**: Cmd+Shift+P (customizable)
- **Panel & Popover Modes**: Choose between floating panel or integrated popover
- **Settings Integration**: Full control over features and appearance
### 📋 Clipboard Manager
- **Clipboard History**: Access recent clipboard items with thumbnails
- **Panel & Popover**: Dual display modes for flexible access
- **Always Active**: Clipboard monitoring enabled by default
- **Quick Access**: Click to copy, keyboard shortcuts for rapid paste
### 🧠 Screen Assistant
- **AI-Powered Analysis**: Intelligent screen content understanding
- **Panel & Popover Modes**: Flexible display options
- **Context-Aware**: Smart suggestions based on screen content
- **Keyboard Shortcut**: Quick access to screen analysis
### ✨ Minimalistic Mode (NEW!)
- **Compact Layout**: 420px width (vs 640px normal)
- **Essential Features Only**: Music controls, HUDs, timer - no clutter
- **Perfect for Light Use**: Minimal interface for everyday tasks
- **Auto-Configuration**: Profile-based setup during onboarding
- **Smooth Transitions**: Seamless switching between modes
### 🎯 Smart Onboarding (NEW!)
- **User Profiles**: Developer, Designer, Light Use, Student
- **Multi-Select**: Choose multiple profiles for combined features
- **Auto-Configuration**: Settings applied based on selected profiles
- **Privacy Policy**: Integrated privacy policy links
- **Guided Setup**: Camera, calendar, music permissions with clear explanations
### ⏱️ Timer & Productivity
- **Multiple Timers**: Create/manage named timers
- **Live Activities**: Background timer monitoring, notifications
- **Custom Colors**: Personalize timer appearance
- **Quick Access**: Direct timer controls from the notch
### 🔋 Battery & System Status
- **Intelligent Battery Alerts**: Smart notifications for charging states
- **Power Management**: Low battery warnings, charging status
- **System Integration**: Native macOS battery monitoring
### 🖥️ Modern UI & Animations
- **Smooth Transitions**: Professionally animated state changes
- **Hover Effects**: Interactive feedback, haptic support
- **Gesture Controls**: Swipe to open/close, tap interactions
- **Adaptive Sizing**: Dynamic height expansion for complex content
- **Perfect Alignment**: Maintains center positioning across all states
### 🗂️ Widgets & Panels
- **Multiple Panel Modes**: Floating panels and integrated popovers
- **Clipboard Manager**: Quick access to recent clipboard items (always enabled)
- **Screen Assistant**: AI-powered screen content analysis
- **ColorPicker**: Professional color picking tool
- **Stats Panel**: Floating system monitoring window
- **Weather Widget**: Displays current weather (location access required)
- **Calendar Integration**: View upcoming events and schedules
- **App Switcher**: Swipe gestures for fast app switching
### ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
- **Toggle Notch**: Customizable shortcut to open/close DynamicIsland
- **Clipboard Panel**: Quick access to clipboard history
- **ColorPicker**: Instant color picker activation (Cmd+Shift+P)
- **Screen Assistant**: AI analysis shortcut
- **Stats Panel**: Toggle system monitoring window
- **Demo Timer**: Start 5-minute demo timer
- **Sneak Peek**: Quick preview toggle
- **Fully Customizable**: All shortcuts can be remapped
### 🎨 Customization & Theming
- **Minimalistic Mode**: Toggle between full-featured and minimal layouts
- **Corner Radius Scaling**: Adjust notch roundness
- **Lighting Effects**: Album art glow and player tinting
- **Shadow Effects**: Customize drop shadows
- **Mirror Feature**: Quick camera preview
- **Custom Animations**: Modern or classic close animations
- **Profile-Based Setup**: Auto-configure based on use case
---
## 🚀 Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- **macOS Sonoma 14.0+** (Optimized for Sequoia 15.0+)
- **MacBook with Notch** (Pro 14"/16" M1/M2/M3/M4 series)
- **Xcode 15.0+**, **Swift 5.9+**
- **Admin privileges** for system monitoring features
### Installation
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/DynamicIsland.git
cd DynamicIsland
open DynamicIsland.xcodeproj
```
1. Build and run in Xcode (`Cmd + R`)
2. **First Launch Onboarding**:
- Choose your profile(s): Developer, Designer, Light Use, or Student
- Grant permissions: Camera (for mirror), Calendar, Music
- Settings auto-configured based on your selection
3. Enable **Accessibility** for advanced features (ColorPicker, Screen Assistant)
4. The app will appear in your menu bar and activate the notch
### Quick Start Profiles
**🔧 Developer**
- ColorPicker, Stats, Screen Assistant, Timer enabled
- Full feature set for coding workflows
**🎨 Designer**
- ColorPicker, Mirror, Lighting Effects enabled
- Visual-focused tools and aesthetics
**✨ Light Use**
- Minimalistic Mode (420px compact layout)
- Essential features only: Music, HUDs, Timer
**📚 Student**
- Calendar, Timer, Clipboard enabled
- Organization-focused feature set
**Note**: Clipboard Manager is always enabled regardless of profile selection.
---
## 📖 Usage
### Basic Controls
- **Hover to Activate**: Move cursor near the notch to expand
- **Click to Open**: Tap the notch area for full controls
- **Gesture Support**: Swipe down to expand, swipe up to close
- **Tab Navigation**: Switch between Home, Stats, Timer, and more
### First Time Setup
1. **Choose Your Profile**: Select Developer, Designer, Light Use, or Student
2. **Grant Permissions**: Camera, Calendar, Music access as needed
3. **Enable Accessibility**: For ColorPicker and Screen Assistant (optional)
4. **Customize**: Visit Settings to fine-tune features
### Music & Media
- **Now Playing**: Album art, track info, playback controls
- **Visualizer**: Real-time audio spectrum (enable in Settings)
- **Minimalistic Mode**: Compact 420px layout for essential controls
- **Sneak Peek**: Quick preview without fully opening
### System Monitoring
- **Stats Tab**: CPU, Memory, GPU, Network, Disk with live graphs
- **Layout Intelligence**: 1-3 graphs in a row, 4+ in grid layout
- **Stats Panel**: Floating window for persistent monitoring
- **Smooth Transitions**: Animated layout changes, perfect centering
### ColorPicker
- **Quick Access**: Cmd+Shift+P or from tab navigation
- **Pick Colors**: Click anywhere on screen to sample
- **Copy Formats**: HEX, RGB, HSL, SwiftUI, CSS, and more
- **History**: Access recently picked colors
- **Panel/Popover**: Choose your preferred display mode
### Clipboard Manager
- **Always Active**: Clipboard history automatically tracked
- **Panel Access**: Keyboard shortcut or tab navigation
- **Quick Copy**: Click any item to copy to clipboard
- **Visual Previews**: See thumbnails of copied content
### Screen Assistant
- **AI Analysis**: Intelligent screen content understanding
- **Context Aware**: Smart suggestions based on what you're viewing
- **Keyboard Shortcut**: Quick activation
- **Privacy First**: Local processing, no data sent externally
### Customization
- **Settings Window**: Click menubar icon → Settings
- **Profile Switch**: Change between Developer/Designer/Light/Student modes
- **Minimalistic Toggle**: Enable/disable compact layout
- **Feature Toggles**: Enable/disable individual features
- **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Customize all hotkeys
- **Themes**: Light, dark, system adaptive
---
## ⚙️ Configuration
### Settings Categories
#### General
- **Menubar Icon**: Show/hide menubar icon
- **Multi-Display Support**: Choose main monitor, show on all displays
- **Minimalistic Mode**: Enable compact 420px layout
- **User Profiles**: Switch between Developer/Designer/Light/Student
#### Appearance
- **Corner Radius Scaling**: Adjust notch roundness
- **Lighting Effects**: Album art glow and player tinting
- **Shadow Effects**: Enable/disable drop shadows
- **Mirror Feature**: Toggle camera preview
- **Modern Animations**: Choose animation styles
- **Themes**: Light, dark, system adaptive
#### Behavior
- **Hover Sensitivity**: Adjust activation distance
- **Open on Hover**: Auto-expand on cursor proximity
- **Haptic Feedback**: Enable/disable haptics
- **Gestures**: Customize swipe, tap, long-press actions
#### Features
- **Stats Monitoring**: Enable/disable CPU, Memory, GPU, Network, Disk
- **ColorPicker**: Toggle feature, set keyboard shortcut, panel/popover mode
- **Clipboard Manager**: Always enabled, configure display mode
- **Screen Assistant**: Enable/disable, set keyboard shortcut
- **Timer**: Default duration, notification style, colors
- **Music & Media**: Visualizer type, color adaptation, media sources
#### Keyboard Shortcuts
- **Toggle Notch**: Open/close DynamicIsland
- **Sneak Peek**: Quick preview toggle
- **Clipboard**: Open clipboard panel
- **ColorPicker**: Activate color picker (default: Cmd+Shift+P)
- **Screen Assistant**: Open AI assistant
- **Stats Panel**: Toggle monitoring window
- **Demo Timer**: Start 5-minute timer
- **All Customizable**: Remap any shortcut
#### Privacy & Permissions
- **Accessibility**: Required for ColorPicker, Screen Assistant
- **Camera**: For mirror feature
- **Calendar**: For event display
- **Music**: For playback controls
### Reset to Defaults
Use the included script to reset all settings:
```bash
./reset_app_defaults.sh
```
This will:
- Clear all UserDefaults
- Remove application support files
- Remove caches and preferences
- Reset to fresh install state (shows onboarding)
---
## 🚧 Roadmap
### ✅ Recently Added
- **Minimalistic Mode**: Compact 420px layout for light use
- **Smart Onboarding**: Profile-based setup (Developer/Designer/Light/Student)
- **ColorPicker**: Professional screen color picking tool
- **Clipboard Manager**: Always-on clipboard history
- **Screen Assistant**: AI-powered screen analysis
- **Panel System**: Floating windows and integrated popovers
- **Lighting Effects**: Album art glow and player tinting
- **Stats Panel**: Floating system monitoring window
- **Enhanced Keyboard Shortcuts**: Full customization support
### 🔄 Upcoming Features
- **Enhanced Calendar Integration**: Weekly/monthly views, event details
- **Weather Widget**: Location-based forecasts, beautiful animations
- **Custom Shortcuts**: User-defined quick actions, app launchers
- **Performance Optimizations**: Reduced memory/battery usage
- **Voice Commands**: Siri integration
- **Widget Marketplace**: Community custom widgets
- **Advanced Analytics**: Historical performance data
- **Cloud Sync**: Settings across devices
- **AI-Powered Insights**: Intelligent system recommendations
- **3D Animations**: Enhanced visual effects
- **Plugin Architecture**: Third-party extensions
- **Cross-Platform**: iPad/iPhone companion apps
- **Localization**: Multi-language support
---
## 🔧 Troubleshooting
### Common Issues & Solutions
#### Permissions
- **Accessibility**: Required for ColorPicker and Screen Assistant
- Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
- Enable DynamicIsland
- **Important**: Quit and restart the app after granting permission
- **Camera**: For mirror feature
- **Calendar**: For event display
- **Screen Recording**: For advanced features (optional)
#### Stats Not Updating
- Check feature toggles in Settings → Stats
- Verify Stats feature is enabled
- Restart monitoring from Settings
- Check Activity Monitor for CPU/memory usage
#### Music Controls Not Working
- Ensure media app (Music, Spotify, etc.) is playing
- Check Music permission in System Settings
- Restart DynamicIsland
- Try switching between media apps
#### ColorPicker Not Working
- Grant Accessibility permission (see above)
- **Must quit and restart** app after granting permission
- Check keyboard shortcut isn't conflicting
- Verify ColorPicker feature is enabled in Settings
#### Window Positioning Issues
- If notch appears shifted after toggling Minimalistic Mode:
- This was fixed in recent updates
- Update to latest version
- Window now repositions immediately
#### Performance Issues
- Reduce stats update frequency in Settings
- Disable unused features (Stats, Visualizer, etc.)
- Check "Minimalistic Mode" for lighter resource usage
- Close other resource-intensive apps
- Restart DynamicIsland
### Advanced Troubleshooting
#### Reset to Factory Defaults
Use the included reset script:
```bash
cd /path/to/DynamicIsland
./reset_app_defaults.sh
```
Or manually:
```bash
# Clear UserDefaults
defaults delete com.karthikinformationtechnology.DynamicIsland
# Remove app data
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/DynamicIsland
rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.karthikinformationtechnology.DynamicIsland
rm -f ~/Library/Preferences/com.karthikinformationtechnology.DynamicIsland.plist
rm -rf ~/Library/Saved\ Application\ State/com.karthikinformationtechnology.DynamicIsland.savedState
```
#### Clean Reinstall
1. Quit DynamicIsland
2. Delete app from Applications
3. Run reset script (above)
4. Rebuild from Xcode
#### Debug Mode
- Hold `⌥` while opening Settings
- Navigate to Advanced → Debug Mode
- Enable Verbose Logging
- Check Console.app for detailed logs
### Getting Help
- **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs or request features](https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/DynamicIsland/issues)
- **Discussions**: [Ask questions, share ideas](https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/DynamicIsland/discussions)
- **Documentation**: Check `ONBOARDING_ENHANCEMENT.md`, `SYSTEM_TIMER_DETECTION.md` for detailed guides
---
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions from developers, designers, and users!
### For Developers
1. **Fork the repository**
2. **Clone your fork**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/DynamicIsland.git
cd DynamicIsland
```
3. **Install dev dependencies**
```bash
brew install swiftlint
brew install swiftformat
```
4. **Create a feature branch**
```bash
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```
5. **Commit & Push**
```bash
git commit -m "feat: add new feature"
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
```
6. **Open a Pull Request**
### For Designers
- UI/UX improvements, icon design, animation concepts
### For Documentation
- User guides, API docs, translations
---
## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License** — see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
---
## 🏆 Acknowledgments
- **Apple's Dynamic Island** — inspiration for this project
- **NotchNook & HiDock** — early notch customization pioneers
- **SwiftUI, Combine, AVFoundation, IOKit** — technical foundation
- **Lottie, SF Symbols, Apple Design Resources** — design & animation
- **Open Source Contributors, Beta Testers, Community**
---
## 👥 Contributors
Ebullioscopic
🚀 Creator & Lead Developer
Core architecture, UI/UX design
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---
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## 🎬 Preview
## 🚀 Demonstration
📑 Table of Contents
- [✨ Features](#-features)
- [🆕 What's New](#-whats-new)
- [🎥 Demo](#-demo)
- [🚀 Getting Started](#-getting-started)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [📖 Usage](#-usage)
- [Basic Controls](#basic-controls)
- [System Monitoring](#system-monitoring)
- [Customization Options](#customization-options)
- [⚙️ Configuration](#️-configuration)
- [🚧 Roadmap](#-roadmap)
- [🔧 Troubleshooting](#-troubleshooting)
- [🤝 Contributing](#-contributing)
- [📜 License](#-license)
- [🏆 Acknowledgments](#-acknowledgments)
- [👥 Contributors](#-contributors)
---
## ✨ Features
### 🎵 **Music & Media Controls**
- **Live Music Activity**: Real-time album art, track info, and playback controls
- **Audio Visualizer**: Dynamic spectrum visualization with color adaptation
- **Multi-Platform Support**: Works with Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and more
- **Smooth Transitions**: Elegant animations between tracks and states
### 📊 **Advanced System Monitoring**
- **Real-Time Performance Stats**: CPU, Memory, GPU usage with live graphs
- **Network Activity**: Upload/download monitoring with dual-quadrant visualization
- **Disk I/O Tracking**: Read/write speeds with real-time data
- **Intelligent Layout**: Vertical expansion for 4+ graphs with optimized spacing
- **Customizable Visibility**: Toggle individual graphs on/off
- **Smooth Animations**: Debounced updates prevent conflicts and ensure fluid transitions
### ⏱️ **Timer & Productivity**
- **Multiple Timers**: Create and manage multiple named timers
- **Live Activities**: Background timer monitoring with notifications
- **Custom Colors**: Personalize timer appearance
- **Quick Access**: Direct timer controls from the notch
### 🔋 **Battery & System Status**
- **Intelligent Battery Alerts**: Smart notifications for charging states
- **Power Management**: Low battery warnings and charging status
- **System Integration**: Native macOS battery monitoring
### 🎨 **Modern UI & Animations**
- **Smooth Transitions**: Professionally animated state changes
- **Hover Effects**: Interactive feedback with haptic support
- **Gesture Controls**: Swipe to open/close, tap interactions
- **Adaptive Sizing**: Dynamic height expansion for complex content
- **Perfect Alignment**: Maintains center positioning across all states
## 🆕 What's New
### **Enhanced Stats Feature**
- ✅ **Vertical Expansion Layout**: No more horizontal stretching - stats expand downward naturally
- ✅ **5-Graph Support**: CPU, Memory, GPU, Network, and Disk monitoring
- ✅ **Dual-Quadrant Graphs**: Network and disk stats show upload/download or read/write in split views
- ✅ **Smart Layout System**: 1-3 graphs in single row, 4 graphs in 2×2 grid, 5 graphs in 3+2 layout
- ✅ **Smooth Animations**: Debounced updates eliminate jarring transitions
- ✅ **Individual Controls**: Toggle each graph type independently
- ✅ **Perfect Centering**: Maintains alignment across all display configurations
## 🎥 Demo
Experience **DynamicIsland** in action with our comprehensive demo showcasing:
- **Smooth vertical expansion** for system stats
- **Real-time performance monitoring** with live graphs
- **Seamless music integration** with album art and controls
- **Intelligent layout transitions** between different content types
---
## 🚀 Getting Started
Get **DynamicIsland** running on your macOS system with these simple steps.
### Prerequisites
- **macOS Sonoma 14.0** or later (optimized for macOS Sequoia 15.0+)
- **MacBook with Notch** (MacBook Pro 14"/16" M1 Pro/Max/M2/M3 series)
- **Xcode 15.0** or later
- **Swift 5.9** or later
- **Admin privileges** for system monitoring features
### Installation
1. **Clone the Repository**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/DynamicIsland.git
cd DynamicIsland
```
2. **Open in Xcode**
```bash
open DynamicIsland.xcodeproj
```
3. **Configure Permissions**
- Enable **Accessibility** permissions in System Settings
- Allow **Screen Recording** for proper notch integration
- Grant **Full Disk Access** for system monitoring features
4. **Build and Run**
- Select your Mac as the target device
- Press `Cmd + R` to build and run
- The app will appear in your menu bar and activate the notch
---
## 📖 Usage
**DynamicIsland** provides an intuitive interface that adapts to your workflow needs.
### Basic Controls
- **Hover to Activate**: Move your cursor near the notch to expand the interface
- **Click to Open**: Tap the notch area to access full controls
- **Gesture Support**: Swipe down to expand, swipe up to close
- **Tab Navigation**: Switch between Home, Shelf, Timer, and Stats tabs
### System Monitoring
#### **Stats Tab Features**
- **CPU Usage**: Real-time processor utilization with historical graph
- **Memory Stats**: RAM usage tracking with pressure indicators
- **GPU Monitoring**: Graphics processor load for intensive tasks
- **Network Activity**: Live upload/download speeds with dual visualization
- **Disk I/O**: Read/write operations monitoring for storage performance
#### **Layout Intelligence**
- **1-3 Graphs**: Single row layout for minimal overhead
- **4 Graphs**: 2×2 quadrant arrangement for balanced viewing
- **5 Graphs**: 3+2 optimized layout with centered bottom row
- **Smooth Transitions**: Animated layout changes with perfect centering
### Customization Options
#### **Stats Configuration**
1. Navigate to **Settings → Stats**
2. **Enable/Disable Graphs**: Toggle individual monitoring features
3. **Update Frequency**: Adjust refresh rates for performance optimization
4. **Visual Preferences**: Customize colors and graph styles
#### **General Settings**
1. **Appearance**: Choose system theme or custom colors
2. **Behavior**: Configure hover sensitivity and auto-close timing
3. **Gestures**: Enable/disable swipe controls and haptic feedback
4. **Display**: Multi-monitor support and positioning options
---
## 📖 Usage
Once **DynamicIsland** is installed and running, it will display widgets and controls in the MacBook's notch area. Here are some usage tips and customization options.
### Basic Controls
- **Music Controls**: Hover over the notch and use on-screen buttons to control playback.
- **Battery Status**: A battery indicator will be displayed in the notch. Low battery alerts will appear automatically.
- **Weather Widget**: Displays current weather for your location (requires location access).
- **App Switcher**: Swipe gestures allow you to quickly switch between open applications.
### Customization Options
To personalize your DynamicIsland experience:
1. **Open Preferences**: Access the Preferences pane by long-pressing on the notch area.
2. **Themes**: Choose between **light**, **dark**, or **system adaptive** themes.
3. **Widget Settings**: Enable/disable specific widgets, adjust sizes, and set display preferences.
4. **Gestures**: Customize swipe, tap, and long-press actions for app switching and widget controls.
---
## ⚙️ Configuration
**DynamicIsland** offers extensive customization through its intuitive settings interface.
### Settings Categories
#### **📊 Stats Configuration**
```swift
// Enable/disable individual monitoring features
CPU Monitoring: ✅ Enabled
Memory Tracking: ✅ Enabled
GPU Monitoring: ✅ Enabled
Network Activity: ✅ Enabled
Disk I/O Monitoring: ✅ Enabled
```
#### **🎵 Music & Media**
- **Visualizer Type**: Spectrum analyzer or Lottie animations
- **Color Adaptation**: Dynamic colors based on album art
- **Live Activity**: Background playback monitoring
- **Media Sources**: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music support
#### **⏱️ Timer & Productivity**
- **Default Timer Duration**: Customizable presets
- **Notification Style**: Banner, alert, or silent
- **Timer Colors**: Personal color schemes
- **Auto-start Options**: Quick timer creation
#### **🎨 Appearance & Behavior**
- **Theme**: System, light, dark, or custom
- **Hover Sensitivity**: Adjust activation distance
- **Animation Speed**: Control transition timing
- **Corner Radius**: Customize notch appearance
- **Shadow Effects**: Enable/disable depth effects
### Advanced Settings
#### **🖥️ Multi-Display Support**
- **Primary Display**: Choose main monitor for the notch
- **Show on All Displays**: Extend to multiple screens
- **Display Switching**: Automatic adaptation to external monitors
#### **⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts**
- **Toggle DynamicIsland**: `⌘ + ⌥ + D`
- **Open Settings**: `⌘ + ,`
- **Quick Stats**: `⌘ + ⌥ + S`
- **Timer Control**: `⌘ + ⌥ + T`
---
## 🚧 Roadmap
Exciting features planned for upcoming releases:
### **🔄 Version 2.1 (Next Release)**
- [ ] **Enhanced Calendar Integration**: Weekly/monthly views with event details
- [ ] **Weather Widget**: Location-based forecasts with beautiful animations
- [ ] **Custom Shortcuts**: User-defined quick actions and app launchers
- [ ] **Performance Optimizations**: Reduced memory footprint and battery usage
### **🚀 Version 2.2 (Future)**
- [ ] **Voice Commands**: Siri integration for hands-free control
- [ ] **Widget Marketplace**: Community-created custom widgets
- [ ] **Advanced Analytics**: Historical performance data and trends
- [ ] **Cloud Sync**: Settings synchronization across devices
### **🌟 Version 3.0 (Vision)**
- [ ] **AI-Powered Insights**: Intelligent system recommendations
- [ ] **3D Animations**: Enhanced visual effects with depth
- [ ] **Plugin Architecture**: Third-party developer extensions
- [ ] **Cross-Platform**: iPad and iPhone companion apps
---
## 🔧 Troubleshooting
### Common Issues & Solutions
#### **🚫 Permissions & Access**
**Issue**: DynamicIsland not appearing or functioning properly
**Solutions**:
- Go to **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility** and enable DynamicIsland
- Enable **Screen Recording** permissions for notch integration
- Grant **Full Disk Access** for system monitoring features
- Restart the app after granting permissions
#### **📊 Stats Not Updating**
**Issue**: Performance graphs showing no data or frozen
**Solutions**:
- Check that **Stats Feature** is enabled in Settings
- Verify individual graph toggles are enabled
- Restart the monitoring service: Settings → Stats → Restart Monitoring
- Ensure app has necessary system access permissions
#### **🎵 Music Controls Not Working**
**Issue**: Music widget not responding or showing incorrect information
**Solutions**:
- Verify media app is actively playing (Apple Music, Spotify, etc.)
- Check **Music & Media** permissions in System Settings
- Restart the music application
- Toggle **Live Activity** setting in DynamicIsland preferences
#### **⚡ Performance Issues**
**Issue**: High CPU usage or slow animations
**Solutions**:
- Reduce stats update frequency: Settings → Stats → Update Interval
- Disable unused monitoring features to reduce overhead
- Close unnecessary background applications
- Restart DynamicIsland if memory usage is high
### Advanced Troubleshooting
#### **🔧 Reset to Defaults**
```bash
# Reset all settings to factory defaults
defaults delete com.ebullioscopic.DynamicIsland
```
#### **📱 Clean Reinstall**
1. Quit DynamicIsland completely
2. Delete app from Applications folder
3. Remove settings: `~/Library/Preferences/com.ebullioscopic.DynamicIsland.plist`
4. Reinstall from latest build
#### **🐛 Debug Mode**
Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting:
1. Hold `⌥` while opening Settings
2. Navigate to **Advanced → Debug Mode**
3. Enable **Verbose Logging**
4. Reproduce the issue and check Console.app for detailed logs
### **💬 Getting Help**
- **GitHub Issues**: Report bugs or request features
- **Discussions**: Community support and tips
- **Documentation**: Detailed guides and API reference
---
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions from developers, designers, and users alike!
### **🛠️ For Developers**
#### **Setting Up Development Environment**
1. **Fork the Repository**
2. **Clone Your Fork**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/DynamicIsland.git
cd DynamicIsland
```
3. **Install Development Dependencies**:
```bash
# SwiftLint for code formatting
brew install swiftlint
# SwiftFormat for consistent styling
brew install swiftformat
```
#### **Development Workflow**
1. **Create Feature Branch**:
```bash
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```
2. **Follow Code Standards**:
- Use SwiftUI best practices
- Follow Apple's Human Interface Guidelines
- Add comprehensive comments for complex logic
- Include unit tests for new functionality
3. **Commit Guidelines**:
```bash
git commit -m "feat: add network monitoring graphs
- Implement dual-quadrant visualization
- Add upload/download speed tracking
- Include BSD socket integration
- Update settings UI for new feature"
```
4. **Push and Create PR**:
```bash
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
```
### **🎨 For Designers**
- **UI/UX Improvements**: Mockups and design suggestions
- **Icon Design**: System icons and app branding
- **Animation Concepts**: Motion design for smooth interactions
### **📚 For Documentation**
- **User Guides**: Step-by-step tutorials
- **API Documentation**: Technical reference materials
- **Translations**: Localization for international users
### **Code Review Process**
1. All PRs require review from core maintainers
2. Automated testing must pass (CI/CD pipeline)
3. Code coverage should not decrease significantly
4. Follow semantic versioning for releases
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! Follow the steps below to contribute:
1. **Fork the repository**.
2. **Clone Your Fork**:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/DynamicIsland.git
cd DynamicIsland
```
3. **Create a New Branch**:
```bash
git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName
```
4. **Make Your Changes** and **Commit**:
```bash
git commit -m "Added new feature"
```
5. **Push to Your Fork**:
```bash
git push origin feature/YourFeatureName
```
6. **Create a Pull Request**: Head to the original repository and open a pull request.
For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you’d like to change.
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## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for complete details.
### **License Summary**
- ✅ **Commercial Use**: Use in commercial projects
- ✅ **Modification**: Modify and adapt the code
- ✅ **Distribution**: Share and redistribute
- ✅ **Private Use**: Use for personal projects
- ❗ **Attribution Required**: Credit the original authors
---
## 🏆 Acknowledgments
**DynamicIsland** exists thanks to the contributions and inspiration from:
### **🎯 Core Inspiration**
- **BoringNotch**: The base project on which DynamicIsland is built on
- **Apple's Dynamic Island**: The innovative hardware feature that inspired this software implementation
- **NotchNook & HiDock**: Early notch customization pioneers
- **macOS Design Principles**: Following Apple's human interface guidelines
### **🛠️ Technical Foundation**
- **SwiftUI Framework**: For modern, reactive user interfaces
- **Combine Framework**: Reactive programming and data flow
- **AVFoundation**: Audio processing and media integration
- **IOKit**: Low-level system monitoring capabilities
### **🎨 Design & Animation**
- **Lottie by Airbnb**: Beautiful animations and micro-interactions
- **SF Symbols**: Consistent iconography throughout the app
- **Apple Design Resources**: Color palettes and spacing guidelines
### **🌟 Community**
- **Open Source Contributors**: Everyone who submitted code, bug reports, and feature requests
- **Beta Testers**: Early adopters who helped refine the experience
- **Design Feedback**: UI/UX suggestions from the community
### **📚 Educational Resources**
- **Stanford CS193p**: SwiftUI development techniques
- **Apple WWDC Sessions**: Best practices and new framework features
- **Ray Wenderlich Tutorials**: Advanced iOS/macOS development patterns
---
## 👥 Contributors
Meet the team behind **DynamicIsland**:
Ebullioscopic
🚀 Creator & Lead Developer
Core architecture, UI/UX design
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### **🌟 Special Recognition**
#### **📊 Stats Feature Development**
- **System Monitoring**: Advanced CPU, Memory, GPU tracking
- **Network Analytics**: Real-time upload/download visualization
- **Vertical Layout System**: Intelligent graph arrangement
- **Performance Optimization**: Debounced updates and smooth animations
#### **🎵 Music Integration**
- **Multi-Platform Support**: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music
- **Audio Visualization**: Real-time spectrum analysis
- **Live Activities**: Background playback monitoring
#### **⚡ Performance & Reliability**
- **Memory Management**: Efficient resource utilization
- **Animation System**: Smooth, conflict-free transitions
- **Error Handling**: Robust system with graceful degradation
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### **⭐ Star this repository if DynamicIsland enhanced your Mac experience!**
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