Adds iOS-style live activities and custom modules to your MacBook's notch.
Product memo
SuperIsland extends the macOS notch, bringing iOS-style live activities to MacBooks. It targets users who want quick information access and custom widgets directly in their menu bar. The open-source model and a developer-friendly JavaScript SDK allow for native SwiftUI rendering without Xcode, building a community around notch customization.
For who
Mac users with a notch
Solves what
Brings iOS-style live activities and custom modules to macOS notch.
- Live activities for macOS
- Custom module SDK
- Native HUD replacement
In their own words
Dynamic Islandfor macOS.
iOS-style live activities for macOS. Music, battery, notifications, calendar — all living in your notch.
Bring Dynamic Island to your Mac. SuperIsland adds live activities to your MacBook's notch — music, battery, notifications, calendar and more.
Commercial cues
Model
free only
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
SuperIsland offers a free tier; paid plan details are not publicly priced.
- • A free offering removes all purchase friction for immediate adoption.
- • The open-source model encourages community contributions and feature expansion.
- • A developer SDK expands functionality through user-built custom modules.
Operator context
Operating setup
Team
Indie / lean
LLM classification
Founded
May 2026
Platform
Desktop
Audience
General
Social footprint
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Wedge Expand
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About SuperIsland Expand
SuperIsland enhances the macOS experience by integrating iOS-style live activities directly into the MacBook's notch. It gives Mac users a new way to access information like music controls, battery status, notifications, and calendar events.
The product's open-source nature, combined with a JavaScript SDK, allows developers to create custom modules that render natively in SwiftUI without needing Xcode. This offers immediate utility and builds a community around extending macOS functionality through an often-overlooked hardware feature.