What is PlugTalk?
PlugTalk is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that plays a sound the instant any USB device connects or disconnects, even through multi-tier hubs, docks, and adapters. Built for developers, hardware tinkerers, A/V creators, and anyone on a docking station who wants instant audible confirmation that a device mounted, without watching the screen. Offline-first licensing, notarized by Apple, and auto-updating.
What it solves
- Plugging a USB device into a hub or dock often gives no clear sign it connected.
- You have to glance at the screen or Finder to confirm a device mounted.
- Flaky cables and hubs can drop devices silently, with no immediate feedback.
- Hard to tell at a glance whether a connect or a disconnect just happened.
How it works
- Sits in the macOS menu bar and detects USB connect and disconnect events instantly.
- Plays a distinct sound the moment a device mounts or unmounts, even through hubs/docks.
- Different sounds for connect vs disconnect, so you can tell them apart by ear.
- Offline-first: Ed25519 licenses verify locally, no internet connection required.
Key Features
USB connect & disconnect sounds
Works through multi-tier hubs & docks
Distinct sounds for connect vs disconnect
Custom sound selection
Menu bar app
Offline-first licensing
Notarized & auto-updating
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