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The Busy Bar can now run custom apps.

The Verge •
November 03, 2026 • 12:00 PM
• By Andrew Liszewski
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The latest firmware for the desktop productivity tool adds a JavaScript runtime so developers can create their own apps like live data widgets, games, and smart alerts that run right on the device. At the end of November, the company also plans to launch a “Busy Apps Catalog” featuring a curated collection of community-built apps available for download. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/busybar1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/busybar2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

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The latest firmware for the desktop productivity tool adds a JavaScript runtime so developers can create their own apps like live data widgets, games, and smart alerts that run right on the device. At the end of November, the company also plans to launch a “Busy Apps Catalog” featuring a curated collection of community-built apps available for download.

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