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Gatekeeper and notarization are not silliness. They exist for a reason. I thought it would be a good idea to release the app during development when I am sure that it works correctly and then maybe get some feedback from early users.


Ex-Apple macOS/Xcode dev here.

I just downloaded your app and ran it through hopper. There is a LOT of embedded Apple Script. I would never run an app like this with SIP disabled or without an active network blocker.

Your app requires direct access to major OS components: code signing, even during alpha should be a requirement.


I guess OP's point is still pretty valid though, what's the harm in signing and notarizing it?


Sir, your car cannot access these roads. Please upgrade to the latest model.


They aren't silliness, they are levers of control and loss of freedom


They are also a barrier to entry that keeps some of the riff raff out.


Yes let's just destroy so much of what makes computers great and freedom free so we can pander to the illiterates




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