Badgeify

Badgeify es una aplicación para macOS que traslada las notificaciones y badges de las aplicaciones desde el Dock hacia la barra de menú. Ofrece un centro de control accesible, mantiene la visibilidad de alertas como iMessage con el Dock oculto y agrega funciones de lanzamiento rápido.

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• Move Notifications to the Menu Bar. Badgeify redirects the notification counter (badge) of any application from its Dock icon to a corresponding icon in the menu bar. This keeps the status of applications, such as unread messages or pending emails, visible in a constant screen position.
• iMessage Tracking with Hidden Dock. This feature ensures iMessage notifications are received when the Dock is set to hidden. A badge in the menu bar displays the count of unread messages, avoiding reliance on Dock visibility or alert banners.
• Per-App Display Configuration. Each app added to Badgeify has individual controls to turn the display of its notification counter on or off. The user determines which apps show their status in the menu bar.
• Application Launcher in the Bar. In addition to showing notifications, icons added by Badgeify function as launchers. A click on the menu bar icon starts the corresponding application, providing quick access without using the Dock.
• Customizable Icons for Light/Dark Mode. The app includes icon sets optimized for macOS light and dark mode. The user selects the visual style that integrates with the overall system appearance.
• Import Custom Icons. Supports the use of custom graphic icons. Users can replace the default menu bar icons with image files in supported formats for advanced customization.
• Compatibility with macOS Notification System. The application works with any software that uses the standard macOS notification framework and displays badges in the Dock. It requires no specific integration by the developer of the monitored application.
• Background Execution Requirement. To display the notification counter, the monitored application must be running. Badgeify cannot show notifications for completely closed applications, as it depends on the active process state.
• Synchronization with Focus Modes. It respects the system's Focus Modes. Notifications in the menu bar can be silenced or behave according to the rules of the active focus mode, managing interruptions.
• Centralized Configuration Interface. A single preferences window lists all added applications. From this panel, you manage enabling notifications, selecting icons, and deleting entries.
• Integration with Menu Bar Managers. Badgeify icons coexist with other menu bar management utilities. This allows for unified organization of the space alongside system monitoring tools, network controls, or shortcuts.
• Minimization of Dock Items. By allowing launching and monitoring from the menu bar, it reduces the need to keep icons in the Dock. This contributes to a cleaner workspace or the exclusive use of Dock substitutes.

Badgeify was conceived and developed by an independent team focused on macOS utilities. Development of the application began in 2023, identifying the limitation of losing notification visibility when hiding the Dock. The software is written in Swift, using Apple's native Cocoa and AppKit frameworks for deep integration with the macOS notification system and user interface.

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