A new message
The notch shows the app and its unread count for a few seconds, then goes back to what it was showing.
Slack and WhatsApp in the MacBook notch New messages,
without the noise.
A message arrives on Slack or WhatsApp while you work. The notch shows the app and its unread count for a few seconds, then goes back to black. No banner over your work, no content on screen.
7-day free trial, everything unlocked. No credit card.
Only what you need to know.
Hollow reads the badge on the Dock icon of Slack and WhatsApp, as you would at a glance.
The count, never the content
Hollow reads the number on the Dock icon and nothing else: no message, no sender, no channel. Nothing leaves your Mac.
Focus too
When a Focus mode turns on or off, the notch says so, with its name and symbol.
Open, next to your other modules.
Open the notch to see the unread count of each app, and open it in one click. In Duo mode, Slack and WhatsApp share the notch, or sit next to your music, your calendar or your AI agents.
Questions
Does Hollow read my messages?
No. Hollow only reads the badge on the Dock icon of Slack and WhatsApp: the number of unread messages, never their content.
Which apps are supported?
The Slack and WhatsApp apps for Mac. You turn each one on or off in Hollow’s settings.
Which permission does it need?
Accessibility, to read the Dock badges. Hollow uses the same permission for the volume and brightness keys.
Does it replace macOS notifications?
No. Your notifications work as before: Hollow adds the unread count to the notch without touching them.
Is it included in Hollow?
Yes. Slack and WhatsApp are part of Hollow, €9.90 once. The 7-day trial includes everything.
More in Hollow
New messages,
without the noise.
7-day free trial, everything unlocked. No credit card.