Notch Plus Tool

Pinnable scratchpad in your MacBook notch

The Scratchpad is the simplest tool in Notch Plus — one always-accessible text box pinnable to the top of your screen. No formatting, no folders, no sync. Just type, and it's there when you come back.

What it does

  • Single persistent text area that survives app restarts
  • Pinnable to the collapsed notch for constant visibility
  • Plain text — instant to open, instant to type
  • 100% local, no cloud, no sync

Mac use cases

  • Keep a running list of things to remember during a work session
  • Paste and hold a value you need to reference multiple times
  • Jot a thought before it slips away

Works inside Notch Plus

Scratchpad is one of 22 tools built into Notch Plus — a native MacBook notch app for macOS. Every tool is a simple on/off switch. Turn off what you don't use, and it disappears from the panel entirely. One lifetime licence, 22 tools.

Get Notch Plus — $3.99 lifetime

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Scratchpad and Notes?

Scratchpad is one persistent text box — fast and simple. Notes supports multiple documents with markdown, search, and pinning. Use Scratchpad for quick temporary text; use Notes for anything you want to keep and organise.

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