NotchPrompter

A floating always-on-top teleprompter for macOS — perfect for quick videos.

💎 Hidden gem★ 645 stars⑂ 42 forksCustomupdated 2026-09

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// project facts

Project facts

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.

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.

// 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.

// 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?

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