Proximate
Standalone App

Proximate

Bring alerts to your cursor

  • Mac


  • Version 1.6.27


  • macOS 12.0 or later


  • 514.1 MB


  • 1 languages

Proximate is a cursor notification utility for Mac. It moves the things you tend to miss — app alerts, the time, countdown timers — right next to where your eyes already are: your mouse pointer. On large displays, notifications appear way off in a corner while you're deep in work. Proximate quietly surfaces what matters without pulling you out of your flow.

  • Stop missing notifications on big screens

  • Always know the time without looking away

  • Set countdown timers by your mouse pointer

  • Stay focused while staying in the loop

Proximate features


Cursor notifications

Pick which apps to monitor, and Proximate shows their icons right by your pointer the moment they need attention. No more squinting at the top-right corner of a 27-inch screen. Icons disappear automatically once you've checked in — no cleanup needed.


Cursor clock

Working full-screen? The menu bar clock disappears with it. Proximate keeps the time and date floating next to your cursor so you always know where you stand — without ever glancing away from your work.


Cursor timers

Set one or more timers that live right next to your pointer. Count down to a deadline, time a focused work sprint, or just keep track of how long something's been running. Choose from a digital counter, a progress bar, or a color-changing circle.


Keyboard shortcuts for everything

Toggle all Proximate elements on and off, wipe away icon notifications in one go, or re-center your mouse pointer on screen — all without touching your trackpad. Quick, clean, and always within reach.


Fully customizable look

Position app icons and the clock at any angle and distance from your pointer. Adjust icon size, clock font, colors, and time format. Set transparency rules based on whether your mouse is moving or still. Proximate fits in exactly how you want it to.


iCloud sync for settings

Use Proximate across multiple Macs? Your settings follow you automatically via iCloud. Set it up once and it works everywhere — no manual configuration required.

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Proximate
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Proximate

Bring alerts to your cursor