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NotchPrompter
NotchPrompter is an open-source video project by jpomykala (jpomykala/NotchPrompter on GitHub). It has 645 GitHub stars and 42 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 September 2026.
A floating always-on-top teleprompter for macOS — perfect for quick videos.
💎 Hidden gem★ 645 stars⑂ 42 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- jpomykala/NotchPrompter
- GitHub stars
- 645
- Forks
- 42
- License
- Custom
- Last updated on GitHub
- 1 September 2026
- Category
- Video
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install NotchPrompter
Get the macOS app.
- Paste your script
Load the text you want to read.
- Position the floater
It stays on top of every window.
- Record confidently
Read your script while looking at the camera.
// features
Why people love it
Always on top
Floats above every window.
Super simple
No learning curve — paste and read.
macOS native
Built in Swift for the Mac.
Video friendly
Made for quick video recording.
Flexible text
Keep any important text visible.
Lightweight
Tiny app, focused job.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/jpomykala/NotchPrompter.git cd NotchPrompter - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Read scripts while recording videos.
- Keep notes visible during presentations.
- Float reminders over any application.
- Record talking-head content naturally.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Is NotchPrompter free for commercial use?
It uses a custom license — read the license file before commercial use.
Does it work on Windows?
No — it is macOS-only, built in Swift.
Can I control scroll speed?
Check the app settings for prompter controls.
Does it work with any camera app?
It floats over everything, so yes — any recorder works.
Is there really nothing to configure?
Simplicity is the point — paste text and go.
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